NOMAD
NOMAD
Single-Family House: Living Amid Stone, Wood, and Rolling Hills
NOMAD combines stone and wood with open living spaces, an atrium, and spacious retreats.
A hill as a starting point
Single-family House | Location: Hilltop lot slightly outside town | Livingfloor: 552 m² | Volume: 4,460 m³ | Rooms: 10.5 | Construction: masonry construction
The lot is shaped like a sector of a circle that opens from the center at a 70-degree angle toward the east and west. The gentle slope of the terrain toward the apex creates a sort of gallery offering expansive views throughout the day and correspondingly good sunlight exposure. The existing weeping birches in the western part of the lot, as well as the Japanese maples, were incorporated into the project design and serve as natural design elements that shape the outdoor space. The Nomad concept responds to the varying qualities of the property by making movement between these spaces straightforward and efficient.
The Interplay of Stone and Wood
Externally, the architecture of the Nomad—a single-family home with 10.5 rooms and a gross floor area of 552 m²—is characterized by two distinct material palettes. The ground floor is clad in stone, while the upper floor sits atop it as a wooden cube. In the area where the two structures meet, the stone facade extends into the volume of the wooden cube, revealing the interlocking relationship between the two structures. This material scheme continues in the pool house, which is also clad in stone and thus speaks the same architectural language as the main structure. Inside, too, varying materials define the individual spaces, giving each area its own distinct sense of place.
Wohnen unter dem Luftraum
Above the living area, an open space connects the ground floor to the upper floor and allows natural light to penetrate deep into the building. The high ceiling enhances the sense of spaciousness in the living area and creates a serene connection between the levels without obstructing the view.
