Although the house from 1956 was intended for demolition when it was purchased, it could be preserved and converted. According to the principle of "compact on the outside and complex on the inside", the spatial redesign essentially makes use of the reduction of building and building components. The demolition of an extension increases the compactness of the building and creates a usable open area. The partial demolition of interior walls and floor ceilings creates open room areas and vertical continuity of the space. An additional staircase connects the rooms to new and more spacious usage units. The attic can be used separately and allows the living space to be adapted to the needs. Through three large, precisely placed openings, the interior spaces are specifically set in relation to the outside space, and in the evening, western light falls deep into the building into the living area to the east. The textile cladding of the thermally insulated outer walls enables an extremely cost-effective, rear-ventilated façade structure. The building envelope and the system technology meet the requirements for passive houses. All measures and building materials are optimised for interchangeability, durability and recyclability.
[Source: Braun Krötsch Architekten Partnerschaftsgesellschaft mbB] (https://braunkroetsch.de/Umbau-Munchen-Riedener-Strasse)
Photos: Simone Rosenberg
