The village-like character of Niedersedlitz, which is today a district of Dresden, was an important source of inspiration for the architects in the design of this terraced housing scheme. Based on the traditional form of construction of neighbouring barn structures, the upper storeys of the houses stand on a solid plinth and are clad entirely in larch. The rhythmic articulation of the successive roof volumes extends over the entire length of the development and serves to distinguish the five individual units.
Set well back from the road, this new housing strip stands on a hitherto disused area of land, while at the same time accommodating itself to the line of an existing stone wall. Restored and refurbished in part, the wall closes off the garden on the south side.
Access to the individual houses is from the north. Internally, life is organized on three levels. The ground floor, with direct access to the garden, was designed for dining and lounge purposes, while the two upper storeys contain private areas to which members of the family can withdraw. The terraces on the top floor are integrated completely in the volumes of the rafter roofs and cannot be overlooked from outside. On top of the brick outer walls behind the timber cladding is a peripheral tie beam that forms a strong link between the upper and lower parts of the construction.
Set well back from the road, this new housing strip stands on a hitherto disused area of land, while at the same time accommodating itself to the line of an existing stone wall. Restored and refurbished in part, the wall closes off the garden on the south side.
Access to the individual houses is from the north. Internally, life is organized on three levels. The ground floor, with direct access to the garden, was designed for dining and lounge purposes, while the two upper storeys contain private areas to which members of the family can withdraw. The terraces on the top floor are integrated completely in the volumes of the rafter roofs and cannot be overlooked from outside. On top of the brick outer walls behind the timber cladding is a peripheral tie beam that forms a strong link between the upper and lower parts of the construction.