A special focus lies on the use of materials and what is technologically possible. For this project, architecture unfolds on the inside. Smoothed and waxed concrete is one of the decisive materials for shaping the interior.

The space is not only being preserved, but it is being enriched by completely new qualities. In order to ensure consistent brightness everywhere, smartvoll decided to forgo typical galleries and to basically leave the upper ribbon window free. Bedroom, bathroom and guestroom are distributed throughout the space, as separate bodies. The epicentre of the room is the kitchen – a 7m-long block. The whole composition is rounded off by a concrete sculpture, or stair sculpture, which not only opens up all rooms, but also appears to be carrying them.

Incidentally, the sculpture divides the room, creates a roof over the kitchen, recesses and elevations and therefore allows you to stay in motion and to see everything from everywhere. The same applies to the glass shower, which protrudes from the fully-glazed bathing block at a height of 5m. James Bond-style decor like this can be found all over. The absolute highlight, albeit being a bit hidden, is the wellness area that includes a fireplace.

The stairs are an architecture within the architecture. Concreted in-house, the engineering is being used in all respects. Besides the concrete, only subtle, semi-transparent materials are being used, such as Profilit, to separate the guest area, curtains for the bedroom or integrated furniture, like a hanging steel shelf. Every other piece of furniture seems to be integrated into the construction. An unalterable picture, which celebrates only free space.

At the lower level, the room is connected to two balconies. However, even this facade aligns itself with the carriers of the concrete sculpture in the slant – the balconies look like additional alcoves of the overall concept. They feature a contemplative zen-garden, including a grassy knoll, a tree jasmine and a classic relax-terrace.