splendid architecture: kitzbuehel mansion
<p>divided into two wings, the interior of this residence is elevated and oriented to frame the mountain ridges on this steep slope in the alps.</p>
‘kitzbuehel mansion’ by splendid architecture, kitzbuehel, austria image © ralf buscher
hamburg-based practice splendid architecture has completed the ‘kitzbuehel mansion’, a residence overlooking the alps in kitzbuehel, austria. placed on a steep slope, the form is divided into two entities, appearing as if two pieces of wood have been strewn in the landscape. raising the interior program made framed views of the mountains possible, as the perspectives were initially obstructed from the site. generated the facades fenestration arrangement. the wings, dedicated to living to the east and sleeping to the west, are linked with a ground level glass connector and elevated path.
view from the grounds image © ralf buscher
the entry level is reserved for the kitchen, dining room and master bedroom with accessible terraces. placed on the highest floor, the living areas maintain the best vistas of the snow capped mountain ridges. guest rooms and wine cellars are placed below grade. the exterior is clad with locally sourced tyrolean wood, leaving a rough appearance with staggered planks projecting over windows, concealing their frames. inside, a material palette of oak wood and colored concrete flooring are illuminated with artistic lighting fixtures for a warm atmosphere.
approach to the residence image © ralf buscher
entry image © ralf buscher
glass enclosed connecting corridor image © ralf buscher
bedroom image © ralf buscher
bedroom image © ralf buscher
wooden facade screens the windows image © ralf buscher
(left) window concealed with tyrolean wood planks (right) entrance at night image © ralf buscher
pool terrace image © ralf buscher
at night image © ralf buscher
floor plan / level 0 image © splendid architecture
floor plan / level 1 image © splendid architecture
floor plan / level -1 image © splendid architecture
project info:
size of plot: 1.300sqm built on area: 430 sqm living space: 520 sqm total space: 720 sqm gross volume: 2.900 cubic meters number of residents: 2 (+ guests) start of construction: october 2009 completion: january 2011
