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STUDIO in the hay barn . APFOLTERN

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A small farm, just a few kilometers north of Freistadt, has grown into a multi-generational house over the decades. On the gound floor live groundparents, who originally used the farm for farming – the chickens in the garden are still there. The sons have adapted and expanded the upper floor for their small family. According to their vocation and self-employment, both are photographers, the space has soon became too small. The idea of a converted hay barn, which connects directly to the living area on the upper floor, has been a dream for a long time. Continue reading mia2ARCHITEKTUR

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Town House . Linz

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The Town House is located in the central street Lederergasse – a livable, quiet street that connects Linz’s main square, via the tobacco factory, with the port. The existing building – its basic substance from the 16th century – has been renovated and expanded. Over a process lasting several years, first the premises on the ground floor were converted into the company’s own architect’s office, then the apartments on the 1st and 2nd floor were cleared out and renovated down to their constructive structures. In the last two years, the inventory has been supplemented with an addition. Continue reading mia2/ARCHITEKTUR

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RUNDHERUM . Oberösterreich

GARTENhaus

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The building site is situated in Mühlviertel, a region north of Upper Austria, on the edge of a small settlement. The origin of the river Kleine Rodl isn’t far off and the location offers a view of hills, woods and fields. The concept for RUNDHERUM is based on a well preserved building structure. The outer walls of the solid construction remained and function as a core, the additional space was built all around that core, made out of wood and glass. The saddle roof has been removed, die garage got demolished, some openings has been expanded or closed. The inner structure remained and was merged with a second spatial layer. The new outer wall sets the rhythm: Cabinet wall, wash basin and a bathtub with a panoramic view are completing the bedroom. Two dining areas, one facing south-east, the other facing south-west, and its terrace inbetween are bordering the south-faced side of the house. The floor space got doubled from nearly 70 to around 150 square meters and functions as a new open spatial continuum. There are no access areas, all are living areas. Continue reading mia2/ARCHITEKTUR