Perched on the edge of a hill between a historic castle and German
medieval suburb, this project incorporates and redistributes the
architectural vernacular of the surrounding neighborhood while employing
energy-saving techniques to surpass the city’s already high green
building regulations. Based upon the geometry of a traditional gabled
house, corners are cut away to maximize the western facade and northern
views of the medieval city which lie beyond. As it is a flexible
multi-unit dwelling, the maximization of private interior and exterior
space for each unit is accomplished through the strategic alignment of
terraces and balconies around the entire facade.