Lakeside Living House And Garden

Lakeside Living House and Garden is an exemplary architectural project that masterfully integrates residential design with natural landscape, situated along a lakefront in Bavaria, Germany. This sophisticated architectural endeavor, designed by Stephan Maria Lang, represents a harmonious fusion of Japanese aesthetic principles with contemporary sustainable design, embodying the concept of 'Gesamtkunstwerk' - a total work of art where architecture, garden, and interior spaces achieve perfect unity. The project, completed between 2011 and 2013, encompasses a 6,000-square-meter lake site featuring a main residence, summerhouse with garage, boathouse, and sauna, all thoughtfully integrated into the natural shoreline. The design philosophy emphasizes a profound connection to nature, manifested through a concrete body wrapped in a crafted wooden shell, with a light axis that extends through the structure to culminate in a lakeside pier. The project's environmental sensitivity is demonstrated through the renaturalization of 2,000 square meters of wet meadow, achieved by modifying the drainage system and introducing native grasses and plants such as Filipendula ulmaria. The architectural composition addresses complex site challenges, particularly in managing lake clay conditions during the construction of the boathouse and main house foundations. Distinguished by its low-maintenance design and natural aging materials, the project creates a sophisticated refuge that responds sensitively to seasonal changes while maintaining functionality for its residents. The project's excellence in architectural and landscape integration was recognized with a Bronze A' Design Award in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design category, acknowledging its innovative approach to spatial design and environmental consciousness.

Author: Adam Dawson

Keywords: lakeside architecture, sustainable residential design, Japanese-inspired architecture, natural landscape integration, waterfront living, ecological garden design

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https://competition.adesignaward.com/60047

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