Seeing the potential of a location or an old building is one of the special skills an architect possess. In a residential building in need of renovation, an architect couple recognised the house of their dreams and snapped it up immediately when the old building with its large plot of land was put up for sale. Find out more in this Reference from WAREMA.
The single-storey residential building was built in 1976 and forms an angle that encloses the south-facing terrace in front of the living area. The house has a full-length cellar, and the attic was only used for storage before the renovation.
With its small floor plan and structural design, the entire property no longer met today's standards and requirements for a modern residential building.
With their vision in mind, the architects first completely gutted the building. The exterior walls were upgraded with an exterior insulation and finish system and given a white plaster facade. The owners removed the interior walls and replaced them with steel beams where structurally necessary. This created a spacious, open-plan living area with a dining area and kitchen. Two new openings were cut into the ceiling above the ground floor, creating an open gallery that allows visual and auditory contact with the children's rooms on the upper floor.
The planned dormer window across the entire side of the house was not permitted under building regulations. The couple replaced the roof with a steeper one. A large dormer window now marks the entrance. Additional dormer windows on the north side blend harmoniously into the overall picture with their zinc cladding. Black solar panels supply the house with electricity.
Upstairs are bedrooms, bathrooms and a loggia. In the basement: technical facilities, guest area and wellness area. The living area is approx. 320 square metres.
To allow more daylight in, small windows were replaced with large, floor-to-ceiling windows. The new aluminium windows are set deep into the insulation layer, and their frames are barely visible. This creates bright rooms, even on the ground floor. External WAREMA venetian blinds offer protection from sun and heat. Built into the insulation layer, they are invisible when raised. Their colour matches the windows. Controlled slats create a beautiful play of light and provide visual privacy.
Everything is controlled via an app – depending on the weather and with time profiles. A roller shutter is also integrated into the bedroom to completely darken the room.
At the end of the year-long modernisation, the highlight was revealed: the south-facing patio with pool. A 5 x 7 metre WAREMA Terrea cassette awning K70 provides shade. A valance roller blind offers additional protection against low-lying sun. The warm grey tone and simple design blend perfectly into the overall look. The architect particularly appreciates the clear, cubic design. The awning can be retracted completely and does not detract from the appearance. Fabric and frame are protected year-round.
Installation on the exterior insulation and finish system was straightforward. Important: suitable console and existing mains connection. The lines were laid during renovation - further work on the facade wasn't necessary.
Project:
Conversion of single-family house with pool (year of construction 1976)
Architecture:
Thiedmann Architects and Partners, Hannover, Germany
Total living space:
approx. 320 m²
Completed:
2020
Products:
- WAREMA external venetian blind window system E 80 A6 S
- WAREMA front-mounted roller shutter V6 A37
- WAREMA Terrea cassette awning K70 with a valance roller blind, acrylic fabric design 4009, aluminium parts DB 703, anthracite iron mica effect, fine texture
- WAREMA radio remote control with WMS WebControl pro
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