A Semi-detached House

Conversion and extension of a 1930s semi-detached house in Munich The project involves the thoughtful renovation and extension of a semi-detached house originally constructed in the 1930s, located in the Ramersdorf district of Munich. Vollert Puttlitz Richter Architekt:innen have undertaken the task of transforming both halves of this historic structure, which began with a fragmented spatial layout and a single-storey annex from the 1960s. The design strategy was to reorganize the existing spatial configuration, enhancing the functional capacity while preserving and developing the inherent qualities of the building. A significant aspect of the project was the vertical extension of the annex, adding an additional storey that seamlessly integrates with the existing floor plan. This approach avoids a mere additive extension, instead creating larger, continuous spaces that are well-lit and dissolve the original tightness of the structure. Internally, the reconfiguration required substantial structural interventions, executed discreetly except where they serve a dual purpose of spatial articulation, such as the colored column on the ground floor. Externally, the extension is characterized by a pre-weathered timber façade, with staggered joints that form a calm yet dynamic linear pattern, bridging the old and new elements of the house.

Design Highlights

Vertical extension of the 1960s annex by one storey Integration of new spaces into existing floor plan Pre-weathered timber façade with staggered joints Visible structural elements like the colored column

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