Single-Family House ALEA: defined by a clear formal language and a finely calibrated material palette
A home that combines warm natural tones, high-quality materials, and a calm architectural language to create a sense of generosity, harmony, and everyday livability.
Best of Interior 2026
MartyDesignHaus ALEA, is among the 50 best projects in the Interior Design category of Callwey Verlag’s “Best of Architecture 2026” and was featured in the book “Best of Interior 2026.”
This award is a special recognition of the work of our architects and interior designers. It demonstrates how much can be achieved through the interplay of architecture, interior design, and carefully selected materials.
We are delighted that ALEA has now found its place between the covers of a book. A heartfelt thank you goes to our clients for their trust and to everyone involved who helped shape this special home.
Where architecture becomes home
Single-Family House | Gross Floor Area: 359 m² | Building Volume: 1,776 m³ | Plot Size: 720 m² | Rooms: 7.5 | Construction: Solid construction
The interior design concept was developed in close collaboration with the client. The aim was to create a family home that combines generosity, warmth, and everyday functionality, while translating the qualities of the surrounding environment into the interior space.
Clarity meets color
The design follows a calm, linear architectural language, complemented by carefully selected colors and materials. A defining feature is the finely tuned color concept: soft beige and sand tones are paired with fresh mint-green accents, which extend from the façade through selected interior spaces to specific architectural elements, giving the house a vibrant yet harmonious identity.
Warmth meets generosity
In the interior, a brushed spruce wood floor forms the warm foundation of the spatial design. Its natural character creates a welcoming atmosphere and enters into a deliberate dialogue with the large-format ceramic slabs used in the entrance area and wet rooms. These lend the spaces an elegant sense of generosity through their calm, almost jointless appearance.
Elegance in detail
The wet areas are defined by a harmonious combination of large-format terrazzo slabs “Nuances Avorio” and finer accents such as “Victorian Diamond White” metro tiles. This creates varied spatial atmospheres with carefully placed highlights, without compromising the overall sense of calm. The large-format surfaces lend the bathrooms an elegant and generous expression.
In the master bathroom, spruce wood, terrazzo slabs, and textured wall coverings establish a calm, balanced, and refined ambiance. High-quality fittings and sanitary fixtures by KWC
Clear form, strong function
The kitchen integrates seamlessly into the overall design concept. The clean lines of the backsplash are complemented by carefully placed design elements, while the kitchen island introduces subtle accents with its reduced, softly organic form. High-quality appliances by Miele, along with the Bora X Pure cooktop extractor, are elegantly incorporated. Stainless steel fittings and the sink emphasize the functional aspect while aligning cohesively with the overall design language.
Light as a subtle accent
The lighting concept subtly and deliberately enhances the spatial atmosphere. Selected fixtures, such as the Nelson Saucer Pendant above the dining area and the Spokes 2 pendant light within the double-height space, introduce refined accents and create varied lighting moods that evolve throughout the day.
A place of well-being where individuality becomes tangible
The result is a residence defined by clear lines, a finely calibrated material palette, and a deliberate use of color. A home that radiates warmth, offers space for family life, and elegantly integrates the qualities of its surroundings into everyday living.
