Description

A corner building with wings of different lengths, which makes the corner visible by means of a wide through passage to the block interior (via steps that first lead up and then down into the courtyard). The corner symmetry is emphasized by the U-shaped heads of the wings and through the connected oriels.The kitchens feature a band of windows around the corner, providing a view into both streets.

Symmetry is key – in terms of access and internal layout: the living room extends from the street to the courtyard (room depth roughly 8 m plus balcony) and can be divided by sliding wall panels or double doors. The bedrooms are reached along a separate hallway from the living room.

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Originally published in: Oliver Heckmann, Friederike Schneider (eds.), Floor Plan Manual Housing, fourth revised and expanded edition, Birkhäuser, 2011.