Villa Wildpark

Location: Vorarlberg, Austria

Architect: BERKTOLD WEBER ARCHITEKTEN

Material: Wood

Architect: Berktold Weber Architekten

Building Company: Alpina Hausbau GmbH

Photographer: Kurt Hörbst

Story:

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A clearly cut wooden house located on a hillside below a wildlife park. The edge of the settlement ends here and will be defined by the new house The entrance to the building is reached along the foot of the forest. A generous opening brings the wild atmosphere of the forest into the middle of the building. Sensitively integrated into the natural topography, the hillside location is used to maintain a direct connection to the natural terrain on both levels.
The open and integrative spatial concept is noticeable right from the entrance area. Air spaces over two floors create a multi-layered spatial perception. The house, its entrances, visual relationships and openings enable a natural connection to the surrounding landscape; the spatial sequences are based on the course of the light.
The house is a place to live and work throughout the day and offers space for three generations. While the upper floor offers opportunities for retreat for all generations, the garden level is where community and activity takes place.
The appearance of the house is calm and clear. Set in the surrounding forests, it adapts to its surroundings over time through natural weathering. Wood, textile surfaces and finely graduated color accents also characterize the atmosphere inside.
Particular attention was paid to the use of ecological building materials and regional value creation. The wooden element construction is based on the criteria of ecologically sustainable architecture.

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