Studio House in Eichstätt

The present studio building replaces a 16th-century artisan’s house. Although the new structure adopts the lines of the former building, it assumes a wholly modern stance, setting a striking new note in the urban context. The dark-grey external rendering is contrasted with a white interior that is flooded with light. Laid out on two storeys with an overall area of roughly 75 m², the house accommodates a sculptor’s studio on the upper floor, where the red-painted wood cladding to the sanitary areas forms a bold contrast to the white interior. On the ground floor are a small exhibition space and a larger room that can be used for various activities or as a flat for guests. Situated next to the entrance, the exhibition space extends over two storeys to the underside of the roof and is open to public view by virtue of a showcase window wrapped round the corner of the building. In this way, links are created between the two levels of the house and between inside and outside.

Studio House in Eichstätt
© Stefan Müller-Naumann