Roman Morschett @roman.morschett . photos: © Rory Gardiner
The Bliesgau House is a single-storey family home located in a small village in rural Southwest Germany. The long, elegant timber structure is situated on an old orchard parallel to the street and separates the public space from the private area to the south. The foundation with its parallel concrete bulkheads reflects the logic of the timber construction inscribing it into the landscape. The house follows the movement of the topography, thus strengthening the relationship between the interior and the garden. All secondary rooms are lined up to the north, creating a buffer to the street. The rooms and communal areas are orientated to the south and offer a view over the old roofs of the village into the cultivated landscape. The rationally organized floor plan gains spatial diversity thanks to the pergola in front. Benches spanning between the pillars extend the interior to the outside. The study is the only room facing east and is distinguished by a large, round window. The spatial configuration of the communal area creates different levels of intimacy, which is further emphasized by the level difference between the kitchen and the living room. The living area flows around the large covered terrace, which becomes the communicative hub of family life. From here, it is only a few steps to the orchard, which links naturally with the house. Continue reading Roman Morschett
