House and Studio in Wien-Neustift
Situated on a relatively narrow sloping plot, the house exhibits the characteristics of an architecture that does not "multiply the absurdities of life" (Saul Bellow), but rather consciously integrates itself into its surroundings. Inside, it reveals a remarkable wealth of spaces: the first spatial impression on the entrance level is the long hall, into which the sculptural elements of the staircase and fireplace interweave. At its end, it receives light from the swimming pool. This is one of three large rooms in which the same spatial theme is varied: in the studio as a simple vertical space and in the living room as a complex elongated space. The house is laid out on six levels. The main level—kitchen, dining area, living room, and master suite—is extended by a terrace built into the hillside. The children's level is accessible via the library gallery and the main staircase. The limitation to transverse wall construction ensures flexibility in the spatial arrangement along the north-facing side.
