Matthias Benz, the architect of this contemporary family home on a sloping hillside outside of Munich had to re-interpret the traditional architectural language of a German village — Benx worked under strict urban regulations allowing only pitched-roof buildings but managed to design something that would speak to the homeowner's desire for individuality and the village's building rules.
The building is finished in slate — a traditional material used in a modern way by Matthias Benz Architecture & Design. Be sure to check out the abundance of windows and the carport/garage that blends seamlessly with the rest of the structure!
For more images and a more complete description of the project, see Contemporist | The Schierle House by Matthias Benz.
Images: Thomas Benz, Rathschek Schiefer
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I love how straight lines a splash of color Knoll furniture = modern. No need to inject any passion, personality or context into the buildings you're constructing. Just imply function and basic building materials (while ignoring your surroundings) and you're the next Mies!
I do not think the carport blends seamlessly with the rest of the structure. With the kitchen/living area, sure. But not the bedroom area.
Neat concept, but not my taste.
That glass wall looks ridiculous broken up into all those panels like that. I would have put in fold away NanaWall system: http://www.nanawall.com
Clever use of space. I like it.
I like everything except the hideous anything-but-modern lawn and landscaping. It makes the building look like a sports complex next to a soccer field!
The floorplan is great - Very rational use of space...
...however the sloping/jagged roofline isn't working for me - I'd have chosen a flat roof so that as you descend into the Living Room the floor-to-ceiling clearance would increase - and as a bonus, you could have a "Green Roof" with grass and wildflowers growing up there.
I also hate the open exterior stairwell to the basement - I remember having to shovel snow out of one when I was a kid and I wouldn't wish that chore upon anyone.
green paint rocks!