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- Architects: Bogenfeld Architektur
- Location: 4775 Taufkirchen an der Pram, Austria
- Area: 115.0 sqm
- Project Year: 2014
- Photographs: Violetta Wakolbinger
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What to do if the children have grown up but want to stay at the parents house. There are the once who rebuild the house or decide to build another storey. A third option is to build a new house next to the old one; a so called “Auszugshaus”. In the Austrian countryside this is a traditional way to deal with the change of generation. The younger generation stays in the old family home whereas the parents move into a smaller house. And that is what this family chose to do. A wooden pavillon was placed next to the old family home.
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Plan
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The new elegant pavillon is perfectly designed for the parents needs. Instead of single rooms the architects decided to create a small open loft. A sanitary box in the middle and two side rooms structure the building. Moveable elements enable different areas according to the current needs. Room-high windows allow a surrounding view into the garden and make the living area look even bigger. Accessibility of course is ensured.
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The pavillon was prefabricated with high precession. Walls and floors are made of KHL panels. The surface is painted white on the inside and black on the outside. For the windows larch wood was chosen. The wide roof creates a sheltered outdoor area and protects the facade against sun and rain.
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