Conversion of a Wilhelmian Style House in Altona, HamburgThe constructional alterations let more sunshine into the
building shaded by an old tree population. A deliberate interplay between historical
matter and an up to date interpretation was sought after.Dormer
Instead of an existing roof window a dormer was planned, which visually spans
the width of the two windows below, but inside is only as wide as the old
dormer opposite, facing
the garden. A special window partition and horizontal glazing support the light
flooding
in. The existing terrace door and one window were replaced by a folding glass
door. A new lintel was necessary. In this way, the living space opens out and
enters into a harmonious dialogue with the garden space.Sliding Door
On the ground floor the large opening between the kitchen and the stairway was
marked by a sliding door. (Materials: multiplex birch, non reflecting glass, blackboard,
black board paint)2-D Greenhouse
The existing terrace door and one window were replaced by a
folding glass door. Being opened a continuing spacial exchange between living
room and garden space emerges.