Erlenstraße Housing, Lochau (AT)
New building,
Timber construction
Client: E8 Investment GmbH (Hajek Riedmann Projekt GmbH)
Location: A-6900 Lochau, Erlenstraße 8
Architecture: Dietrich Untertrifaller
Competition: 2019, 1. prize
Construction: 2019 – 2022
Area: 3,100 m²
Programme: 20 flats, underground car park
Photos: Albrecht I. Schnabel
Team
Vera Bilgeri (Project management), Anna Hasenfuß, Peter Nußbaumer, Christian Porath, Martina Simoncini
Text: Gerlinde Jüttner
Partners
Statics: Hämmerle Huster, Bregenz
Building services: Walter Pflügl, Bregenz
Building physics: Spektrum, Dornbirn
Electrics: i-Tech, Lauterach
Fire protection: IHW, Weiler
Four houses, one circulation
On the loosely built-up edge of the Lake Constance community, we have built a modern residential complex. In close cooperation with the municipality, the design advisory board and the neighbours, we succeeded in creating a careful and well thought-out redensification.
Spread across four buildings, 20 light-flooded flats with generous outdoor areas were created. Different typologies provide a high-quality home for singles, couples and families. Built using sustainable timber construction methods, the buildings blend harmoniously into the existing residential area on Lake Constance.
The optimal ratio of built-up area to living space was achieved primarily through the shared, central access platform for all four houses. This left space on the plot of just under 3,000 m² for extensive green areas and trees.
Covered inner courtyard as a communicative centre
The communal access corridor covers an inner courtyard, which forms the communicative centre for the residents like a village square. The connection to the landscape is an important part of the design.
All flats are exposed on two sides, on the top floors even on three sides, offering generous living space thanks to their open-plan design.
