Moosmann, Lauterach
Moosmann, Lauterach

Project Information

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  • Project Leader
    DI Christoph Dünser
  • Colleague

  • Builder-Owner
    Petra Moosmann

    Location
    Lauterach

    Completition
    2002

    Project facts
    WNFL 103 m², n.b.ar. 121 m²,
    GFA 170 m², GBV 515 m³

    Rights
    Text Otto Kapfinger "Hermann Kaufmann Wood Works",
    Translation Bronwen Rolls

    Photo Ignacio Martinez

    Project Stakeholders

    Moosmann, Lauterach

    Exemplary use of lightweight, prefabricated timber construction, ideally suited to make use of subdivided residual space.

    The challenge of this project was the creation of a living and study space for a young family in a cramped situation; a plot sandwiched between existing single family houses that did not seem to allow for any infill development.

    The parents of the client live on the east side of the site, and they helped to determine the position of the new building and of the entrance, which is used by both families. The southward sloping terrain allowed for direct access to the new living⁄ dining level from the road; a short external staircase leads to the garden. A solid basement level is inserted and placed into the slope in such way that it provides a sufficiently naturally-lit bedroom level including bathrooms, while at the same time keeping the required setback to the neighbouring building to the west.

    The prefabricated construction method proved ideal for integrating the design and construction of the visually dominant living⁄ dining level (approx. 4 m in width). The envelope of the slim building is highly insulated and gives the impression of being minimal, both in terms of its dimensions and formal “use of space”. Thanks to the comfort ventilation with heat recovery, the structure fulfils the Passive House standard


    Public

      Publications
    • Casa Moosmann – Hämmerle
      ZN B-022, Alejandro Bahamon, Mini-Casas, S. 26-33
    • Haus Moosmann – Hämmerle
      ZN B-026, Marta Serrats, Big designs for small kitchens,S. 100-103
    • Nachverdichtet
      ZN B-024, Friedrich Grimm, Einfamilienhäuser unter € 250.000, S. 152
    • Casa Moosmann – Hämmerle
      ZN B-025, Case in Legno, S. 39-47
    • Ein Haus für eine junge Familie
      ZN B-031, Thomas Drexel, Kleine Grundstücke optimal nutzen, S.132-137
    • Aktivierter Baugrund
      ZN B-032, Casey C.M. Mathewson, XXSmall houses, S. 76-77