House P | Najjar-Najjar Architects

Hence, our design concept aims to seamlessly integrate the building into the lush landscape, with particular emphasis on engaging residents with the natural beauty of the surroundings and the idyllic vistas. The spatial arrangement within the living areas has been carefully crafted to create a sequence of expansive interconnected zones. The overall experience is further enriched by unobstructed sightlines, allowing inhabitants to perceive the living spaces as a vast panorama.

The ongoing spatial zoning within the interior is mirrored in the design of the outdoor areas. This concept seamlessly integrates the generous terrace and the pool, oriented perpendicular to the building axis, with the indoor spaces. This design coherence creates a fluid transition between the interior and exterior. The terrace and pool become integral components of the living space, affording residents the opportunity to fully embrace the outdoor beauty and tranquility, while maintaining a harmonious connection to the interior of the house.

A generously curved, shell-like, and cantilevered roof covers the upper-level living space as well as the garden level, providing unobstructed views of the city. The roof has been intentionally designed to maximize passive solar gains and is equipped with solar panels.

The building is supplied by a geothermal system featuring a heat pump installation and benefits from passive cooling as well as earth ducts for sustainable climate control.

Design Team: Rames Najjar, Cecilia Bechteler-Najjar, Karim Najjar, Mihai Spanache, Szczepan Sommer, Atanas Zhelev

Structural Engineer: Werkraum Ingenieure ZT Wien
Building Physics: Kaltenegger und Partner Architekten ZT GmbH
HVAC Engineer: Ökoplan Energiedienstleistungen GmbH
Energy Design: teamgmi Ingenieurbüro GmbH Österreich
Lighting Consultant: LITEstudio Wien
Construction Supervision: Rames Najjar, Wilfred Pleyer

Photography: Curt Themessl, courtesy of Najjar-Najjar Architects

Website: https://www.starsandpictures.com/