The planned residential building is located on the west side of Sylt on a spacious plot with direct beach access. It incorporates the classic materials and forms of the surrounding buildings, but reinterprets the classic thatched roof. The entire building envelope—roof and walls—will be covered with thatch, creating an almost sculptural overall impression. The relatively 'soft' organic form of the thatch is dynamically broken up by four glazed cubic projections. The house's lighting and ventilation are provided exclusively by these elements.
Two of the glazed projections are continued into the attic as dormer windows, while the other two follow the roof slope and provide space for an exit with a view of the sea. The sloping ceilings accommodate a bedroom, a bathroom, a work area, and storage space. The ground floor houses the living, dining, and kitchen areas, as well as necessary utility and service rooms. The basement is planned for utility and utility rooms, as well as a sauna and fitness area. Light enters here through shafts with floor-to-ceiling windows.
The unusual design for the thatched-roof house combines traditional materials with an innovative design language and demonstrates that the use of thatch in contemporary architecture opens up new design possibilities whose possibilities are far from exhausted.
