A stonemason and his wife wanted a minimalistic new home seamless without any reveals or joints. The architect created a monolithic artefact in the landscape of the Bavarian Forest National Park. Embedded in the rolling hills the cast in lightweight concrete interplays with solid and void and frames the views of the surrounding nature under a gently pitched roof that cantilevers widely over 60cm structural walls. The energy consumption of the bungalow is as low as 32 kWh/m2. Pines from the nearby forest make the formwork and become the sustainable imprint in the exposed concrete walls.

FACE is an architectural research and design studio operating in Singapore and Germany, boasting a global presence while remaining adaptable, efficient, and meticulous in delivering exceptional value through their architectural designs. Their methodology is characterized by innovation and diversity, enabling them to excel in projects of all scales, ranging from small to medium and large. With a remarkable proficiency in repurposing existing structures, FACE has gained recognition and garnered a clientele of prestigious global organizations. The studio seamlessly combines the realms of art and engineering, incorporating the pragmatic principles of German design with the dynamic essence of East-Asian lifestyle. Founded by Florian Schätz, a German-born architect, FACE benefits from his educational background at the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, Switzerland. Florian Schätz previously held a position as Assistant Professor of Design & Construction at the National University of Singapore for 10 years.

FACE is a multidisciplinary architectural design Büro by Florian Schätz that crafts high-end architectural products with a focus on traditional modern living. The Büro's unique, versatile and novel approach to small, medium scale projects comes with a high level of creativity, synergy and commitment to each client’s aspiration. Its ingenuity in advancing building typologies, adaptive reuse of existing buildings and promoting the agency of architectural space attracts both recognition and blue-chip clients globally. The Büro's diverse international spectrum of work in Europe and Asia consists of cultural, residential, commercial projects as well as master planning exercises, the future of workspaces, modular building elements and smart cities. “The world undergoes a huge transformation and we require a rapid adaption to the fast-changing environment. This allows us to turn constraints into new opportunities”, says Florian Schätz