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Drawing inspiration from Tyrol’s traditional alpine architecture, Schönbichl pays homage to the historical context of St. Johann in Austria through the careful use of the region’s material heritage and alpine methodologies, articulated through contemporary forms, locally sourced materials, and views of the surrounding mountain landscape.
Located in St. Johann in Tyrol, Schönbichl is a new residential development that seeks to integrate architecture into the surrounding environment and enhance the spatial experience by allowing greenery, natural daylight, and panoramic views of nature to flow seamlessly throughout the built environment. The project replaces existing buildings while preserving approximately 60% of the site as green space, conceived as a semi-public park and private gardens. Positioned on a slightly elevated hill (‘Bichl’), the site’s exceptional gardens inspired the design and served as a guiding principle for the new development.
The development consists of three residential buildings housing 70 apartments, along with small office units. The buildings’ orientation and height are carefully designed to respect the context: they are positioned southward to maximize daylight and views of the Kitzbüheler Alps, with heights staggered to step down toward the south, and each building is subdivided into smaller volumes to align with the scale and rhythm of the surrounding structures, creating architectural harmony and ensuring ample natural light for east and west facing apartments. Each apartment features spacious loggias and terraces facing east, south, or west, offering privacy while adding variety to the facade. Planters along the loggias further integrate the gardens into the design, establishing a tangible connection to nature even in vertical spaces.
The architecture is defined by a load-bearing reinforced concrete exoskeleton with a bush-hammered surface. Contrasted by a secondary wooden façade, the exoskeleton establishes a clear and expressive material palette of concrete and timber, and creates a dynamic interplay of light and shadow through the dialogue between two raw yet familiar materials. Ceilings are also made of reinforced concrete, while interior walls are constructed from brick and timber framing.
Large glass surfaces, all provided with textile sunshades for privacy and shading, extend the living spaces into the landscape. Ecological construction methods, the use of durable, locally sourced materials, and energy efficient building systems contribute to a reduced environmental footprint and long-term resource efficiency. In combination with generous outdoor spaces and a strong connection to nature, the project promotes a conscious, sustainable lifestyle that balances contemporary living with environmental responsibility.
Located in St. Johann in Tyrol, Schönbichl is a new residential development that seeks to integrate architecture into the surrounding environment and enhance the spatial experience by allowing greenery, natural daylight, and panoramic views of nature to flow seamlessly throughout the built environment. The project replaces existing buildings while preserving approximately 60% of the site as green space, conceived as a semi-public park and private gardens. Positioned on a slightly elevated hill (‘Bichl’), the site’s exceptional gardens inspired the design and served as a guiding principle for the new development.
The development consists of three residential buildings housing 70 apartments, along with small office units. The buildings’ orientation and height are carefully designed to respect the context: they are positioned southward to maximize daylight and views of the Kitzbüheler Alps, with heights staggered to step down toward the south, and each building is subdivided into smaller volumes to align with the scale and rhythm of the surrounding structures, creating architectural harmony and ensuring ample natural light for east and west facing apartments. Each apartment features spacious loggias and terraces facing east, south, or west, offering privacy while adding variety to the facade. Planters along the loggias further integrate the gardens into the design, establishing a tangible connection to nature even in vertical spaces.
The architecture is defined by a load-bearing reinforced concrete exoskeleton with a bush-hammered surface. Contrasted by a secondary wooden façade, the exoskeleton establishes a clear and expressive material palette of concrete and timber, and creates a dynamic interplay of light and shadow through the dialogue between two raw yet familiar materials. Ceilings are also made of reinforced concrete, while interior walls are constructed from brick and timber framing.
Large glass surfaces, all provided with textile sunshades for privacy and shading, extend the living spaces into the landscape. Ecological construction methods, the use of durable, locally sourced materials, and energy efficient building systems contribute to a reduced environmental footprint and long-term resource efficiency. In combination with generous outdoor spaces and a strong connection to nature, the project promotes a conscious, sustainable lifestyle that balances contemporary living with environmental responsibility.
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