霍夫 B 众议院丨奥地利丨Moser und Hager Architekten

Architects:Moser und Hager Architekten

Area:290m²

Year:2020

Photographs:Gregor Graf

Lead Architects:Anna Moser, Michael Hager

Program / Use / Building Function:Living

Country:Austria

History.  Courtyard B is a classic square courtyard in its typology. It delights the viewer with its precise ridge, eaves, and facade lines, its equally high parts of the building, and its hipped roof landscape all around. In its 200 years old history, the basic structure and external appearance of the courtyard have hardly changed. Functionally speaking, the former main house makes up the classic part of the courtyard facing north, clockwise followed by the cow and pig stall, the threshing floor, and finally, connecting the gateway with the former main house, a vault that closes the courtyard towards the residential wing.

Task. The farmyard, which was vacant for a long time, should be adapted for residential purposes. The aim was to preserve the original character of the square courtyard, despite changing the key functions of the rooms.

Concept. The pristine originality of the courtyard seemed like a valuable treasure that we wanted to guard and preserve. The inherent qualities and characteristics of each area were emphasized so they could unfold their original aesthetics. A cubic single-story corpus on the threshing floor contrasts the careful and traditional renovation. Its glass and mirror surfaces elicit an unreal feeling. Only at second glance, the reflective fixtures and fittings reveal domestic life. This creates a sensitive interplay of contemporary architecture in the context of a historical building.

Implementation. The substance of the old building was completely refurbished, also underpinning the existing foundations. The cube was inserted into the existing building as a wooden frame construction with a ventilated facade. The energy supply follows a responsible use of resources. An air heat pump is used for heating, photovoltaic elements provide power, and wastewater is discharged into a communal sewage treatment plant.

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