Award-winning architectural firm DoMus Architects<\/strong> are back in the limelight. The Italy-based firm recently won an award in the architecture & interior design category at the German Design Award 2014<\/a>\u00a0for the\u00a0Kostner Estate<\/strong> ( Artist Hubert Kostner<\/a><\/strong>‘s residence and atelier)\u00a0<\/strong>project. Situated\u00a0along a ridge on the outskirts of the historic city-centre, the house divides into two blocks, while providing a splendid view over the valley and the town of Castelrotto below.<\/p>\n

The two wooden twins, joined at the hip and stilted above a concrete base contain the living quarters, while the artist\u2019s gallery and double-height atelier are located below.\u00a0The concrete podium interacts with the plot and supports the north-facing workshop with its double-height space. Aside from its core, the structure above ground consists of an architecturally intriguing wooden construction, which combines a lightweight frame system with a KLH system. It is interesting how the V-shaped structure interprets the timber framing in a modern way and at the same time reflects local building traditions. The glazed wall behind the timber framing connects the inhabitants to the surrounding town by providing a spectacular views of these areas. The upper level, which is the residence area is constructed from larch wood with window cut-outs providing the necessary light and ventilation during the daytime. A spiral staircase connects the artist’s workspace to the residence – ‘the\u00a0life of the Kostner family and the work of the artist unfold under the same roof, or roofs.’\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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Award-winning architectural firm DoMus Architects are back in the limelight. The Italy-based firm recently won an award in the architecture & interior design category at the German Design Award 2014\u00a0for the\u00a0Kostner Estate ( Artist Hubert Kostner‘s residence and atelier)\u00a0project. Situated\u00a0along a ridge on the outskirts of the historic city-centre, the house divides into two blocks, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":38655,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[29],"tags":[6779,6778,6782,6780,6781,1468],"yoast_head":"\n