The upper floor of the building overhangs the lower floor and serves as a recreation area. There are five bedrooms in the house. Featuring large expanses of glass that let you see the beauty of the lake and the surrounding forest from above, even in bed.
And the flush-fitting, wall-matching floor tiles make the transition so seamless that the sense of disconnecting from nature completely disappears.
The house is surrounded by a makeshift moat, which metaphorically ensures security between the outside world and the owners’ “holy of holies”. Cross the moat and cross the specially designed bridge to enter the home. This gives the inhabitants of the house the illusion of isolation from the outside world.
The more functional part of the kitchen is at the back of the building and hides the sink, dishwasher and washing machine from view. The sections are separated by an invisible door, which when closed practically invisible in a row of kitchen furniture, and completely unites the two spaces when open.
The palette of materials and colors used is limited – that was the decision of the specialists. White and gray colors enhance the impression of “floating” windows.
The natural stone used in the 12th century by masters of the local abbey has inspired modern architects to use it to decorate the lower floor of the building. And the dark tiles inside and outside of the house give the impression of a space without borders, while allowing you to admire the calm play of light.
Everything in this luxurious house has been thought out to the smallest detail. Well insulated rooms maximise the retention of heat from the underfloor heating, thus significantly reducing energy costs. Large plumb benches perfectly protect the room from the heat in the summer, and in winter serve as an additional source of heating, due to the accumulated solar energy.
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