Haus Mauer

2007


Several generations of the Misch family had lived in this 18th century house on the outskirts of Vienna before Uta and Peter decided to upgrade the old building.

In order to preserve the street frontage and integrity of the historic 2 storey house, it was decided to construct a small single storey addition on the rear and link via a glazed corridor across to a new pavilion of living spaces set discretely to the rear overlooking the garden.

A continuous inverted gable roof unites the elements. This configuration exploits the enormous Elysian garden behind and forms a barrier against road noise. The old stone-flagged garden terrace is retained.

Vertical larch battens were chosen for cladding as a reference to Austria’s natural wealth of timber. The cobbled front yard, filled by a beautiful walnut tree, remains untouched.

A yellow house with a brown tiled roof, white-framed windows, and a black picket fence, situated on a corner with a driveway, next to a modern white house with large windows and a sloped roof, surrounded by trees.
A modern house with large glass windows and wooden siding, surrounded by trees and a well-maintained lawn, with a red car parked on a driveway.
A modern house with large windows, surrounded by a well-kept green lawn, small trees, and a stone pathway. The house has a wooden exterior and a sloped metal roof, with a background of tall trees and a clear blue sky.
Living room with a large window, a grand piano, a small stool, a white ceramic stove with decorative reliefs, and various potted plants.
Architectural scale model of a residential property with multiple buildings, including a main house with three windows, a detached garage or shed, and an additional structure, all set on a flat base.
Sketch of a house with a sloped roof, partially colored yellow, and a small rectangular window on the right side, surrounded by trees.
Sketch of a modern kitchen with a dining table, chairs, glass walls, and kitchen appliances, viewed from the dining area.