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L019 Privat Bolig · 17 spørgsmål

i want to design houses with an open floorplan and a strong connection to the natural environment

What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?

i want to design houses with an open floorplan and a strong connection to the natural environment

What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?

the layout of the house has three wings to generate different gardenpaces and vistas

What are your future plans for this award winning design?

i like to have this very special house published a much as posibble and i hope it will last for centuries

How long did it take you to design this particular concept?

about 2 months

Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?

it was a comission for a privat client and his large family.

it is a large structure perfectly hidden in the site without a loud optical apearance

What made you design this particular type of work?

it is a house with a style i developed over the years

Where there any other designs and/or designers that helped the influence the design of your work?

frank lloyed whrigt

Who is the target customer for his design?

the privat clients wife

What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?

the extraordinary layout

How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?

it the initial of the client

Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?

cad and sketches

What is the most unique aspect of your design?

the swimming pool area with the big whale

Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?

with my team and external engineers

What is the role of technology in this particular design?

it is relevant to have a smart building fit for the future

What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?

the planning application was very complicated but finally succesful

How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?

i already won some awards

What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?

every project is new to me and i learn with every step i go

Designlegende Interview

46 spørgsmål

i am trained in TUM Munich and ETH Zürich Switzerland, i worked in London i was teaching at the TUM Munich

Could you please tell us a bit about your design background and education?

i am trained in TUM Munich and ETH Zürich Switzerland, i worked in London i was teaching at the TUM Munich

What motivates you to design in general, why did you become a designer?

i love to create to find unique solutions and to work with an holistic approach

Did you choose to become a designer, or you were forced to become one?

life is a creatice flow i was thrown into

What do you design, what type of designs do you wish to design more of?

Museums i mainly design high end residences and would like to design more museums

What should young designers do to become a design legend like you?

do not compromise . Find and follow your own artistic solutions

What distinguishes between a good designer and a great designer?

passion and personality to express something unique

What makes a good design a really good design, how do you evaluate good design?

it touches your senses , your soul

What is the value of good design? Why should everyone invest in good design?

it uplights your life

What would you design and who would you design for if you had the time?

sculptures

What is your secret recipe of success in design, what is your secret ingredient?

tolerance and indulgence

Who are some other design masters and legends you get inspired from?

FL Wright, Schindler, Neutra, Lautner, Benisch

What are your favorite designs by other designers, why do you like them?

Falling water and Sidney opera they touch my soul after all these years

What is your greatest design, which aspects of that design makes you think it is great?

House P is a huge Villa and sits gently in its Garden

How could people improve themselves to be better designers, what did you do?

do not copy. find your own answers, don't be comfortable in repeating yourself

If you hadn't become a designer, what would you have done?

a postman or a gardener

How do you define design, what is design for you?

i you do not feel that it is design

things become selfexplaining and people enjoy having it

Who helped you to reach these heights, who was your biggest supporter?

my friendly and highly professional team

What were the obstacles you faced before becoming a design master?

to find clients , loyal partners and to build up a highly professional team

How do you think designers should present their work?

it is always so individual be passionate and authentic

What's your next design project, what should we expect from you in future?

a residence in Switzerland. i hope to realize the most beautiful houses at the nicest places around the world

What's your ultimate goal as a designer?

to build a falling water or a Guggenheim museum

What people expect from an esteemed designer such as yourself?

decent authentic approach to fulfill their personal dreams

How does design help create a better society?

society does not become better trough design

What are you currently working on that you are especially excited about?

3-6 Villas at exciting sites. i love the variety of solutions for my individual A- list clients

Which design projects gave you the most satisfaction, why?

private residences give you the opportunity to create everything from the exterior to the interior to the garden as a "Gesamtkunstwerk"

Where do you think the design field is headed next?

green an natural

How long does it take you to finalize a design project?

the design process is short the building process takes up to 2 years

When you have a new design project, where do you start?

i start with needs and dreams of the client combines with the restrictions and opportunities of the site

What is your life motto as a designer?

i am a maximalist

Do you think design sets the trends or trends set the designs?

good design should be timeless

What is the role of technology when you design?

a tool to make life easier

What kind of design software and equipment do you use in your work?

Archicad 2d drawing and pencil scetching

What is the role of the color, materials and ambient in design?

at the end it is all about atmosphere amd we shoultd carefully watch every detail of a space

When you see a new great design or product what comes into your mind?

lovely great inspiration for my life

Who is your ideal design partner? Do you believe in co-design?

my team is very important. they complete so many abilities i do not posses

Which people you interacted had the most influence on your design?

the craftsmen on site and my Bauleiter

Which books you read had the most effect on your design?

a book about Schindler and Light in Japaneses architecture

How did you develop your skills as a master designer?

learning by doing

Irrelative of time and space, who you would want to meet, talk and discuss with?

FL Wright and Schindler

How do you feel about all the awards and recognition you had, is it hard to be famous?

it is a recognition for a hard and long development we had in the office

What is your favorite color, place, food, season, thing and brand?

the nature with the constant change of season creating unique light texture colour is touching my soul

Please tell us a little memoir, a funny thing you had experienced as a designer?

the compliment of a rich client: Stephan the house is a dream; more beautiful then i could have ever dream t of

What makes your day great as a designer, how do you motivate yourself?

the moment of "coincidence" when after a long struggle a solution appears on the paper

When you were a little child, was it obvious that you would become a great designer?

playing Lego i hated to mix color could be a hint

What do you think about future; what do you see will happen in thousand years from now?

the human kind is probably extinguish itself and nature will eventually recover

Please tell us anything you wish your fans to know about you, your design and anything else?

The quality and beauty of Stephan Maria Lang's works lays in the integration of architecture, garden, and interior into a Gesamtkunstwerk

Designerinterview

28 spørgsmål

Stephan Maria Lang architects is a full-service design firm whose work includes residences (often for art collectors), museums and exhibition design, hospitality projects, commercial design, interior design and garden…

Could you please tell us more about your art and design background? What made you become an artist/designer? Have you always wanted to be a designer?

my life is a creative flow i was thrown into

Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?

Stephan Maria Lang architects is a full-service design firm whose work includes residences (often for art collectors), museums and exhibition design, hospitality projects, commercial design, interior design and garden design, The firm is led by the founder Stephan Maria LangThe quality and beauty of Stephan Maria Lang's works lay in hidden details, in the surprising views, in the play of light and shadow, and in the integration of landscape, garden, and interior into a Gesamtkunstwerk, an integrated and holistic masterpiece of architecture.

What is "design" for you?

to create a whole world, an island of harmony for my clients to recover from a tough world

What kinds of works do you like designing most?

Villa and Museum

What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?

House p at lake ammer a huge volume intimate and comfortable in tune with nature

What was the first thing you designed for a company?

a hand rail

What is your favorite material / platform / technology?

i love to use simple natural materials in a sophisticated way

When do you feel the most creative?

i the first moment of my initial sketches

What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?

anything from frustration to ultimate joy

What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?

a the end it is like creating children and let them go in a better world

What makes a design successful?

a happy client with a glow in his eye

When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?

if it touches my soul instantly love it

How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?

no ego but green architecture would solve a lot of problems

How would you describe your design style? What made you explore more this style and what are the main characteristics of your style? What's your approach to design?

minimal and natural

Where do you live? Do you feel the cultural heritage of your country affects your designs? What are the pros and cons during designing as a result of living in your country?

munich bavaria be rooted locally act international

How do you work with companies?

i collect and select over a long period the finest craftsmen from whom i learn a lot

From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?

you exploit yourself in the most exciting job until you drop dead.

What is your "golden rule" in design?

do not copy and avoid trendy tendencies

What skills are most important for a designer?

do not copy paste open your eyes and invent something only you have discovered

Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?

Pictures i collect all over the world and my pencil

Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?

go with the flow and take care of your self

How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?

from 2 weeks design period to 2 years of completing a project

What was your most important job experience?

to survive a business partner

Who are some of your clients?

all private clients, sucessfull in their job

What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?

private residences with interior and garden design i like to work with a one to one situation in the design decision process

What are your future plans? What is next for you?

working till 85 with all the fun i can have

Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?

my friendly and highly qualified team is like a family

How can people contact you?

call me any time in the office or via e-mail:

mail@stephanmarialang.de

Stort Interview

House Elvesgarden Privat Bolig · 10 spørgsmål

The project is an attempt to create something powerful without being loud. A sensitive place that renders tranquillity and offers various perspectives to the surrounding nature at all seasons.The key issue is an…

Your innovative approach to creating House Elvesgarden Privat Residence as a spiritual retreat for a young widow speaks volumes about architecture's healing potential - could you elaborate on how you translated emotional needs into architectural elements?

The project is an attempt to create something powerful without being loud. A sensitive place that renders tranquillity and offers various perspectives to the surrounding nature at all seasons.The key issue is an architecture deeply connected with nature, developed and set in context to the native forest like landscape. Any architecture needs to be deeply bound to nature and the change of light.

The interplay of light and shadow in House Elvesgarden Privat Residence seems deeply influenced by Japanese design philosophy - what specific aspects of Japanese culture inspired your approach to creating these semi-dark, warmly shadowed spaces?

It is all about light and the countless approaches to its counterpart: the shadow. Large glass openings to the west and east terraces connect to the garden, vertical openings to the south let direct sunlight in the depth of the room. Green light filtered by large trees is reflected by the shiny bronze plastered fireplace und the glossy painted ceilings. The play of shadows is absorbed at the inner grass wallpaper covered walls and the dark toned oak floor.

The entrance courtyard of House Elvesgarden Privat Residence appears to serve as a powerful threshold between the outside world and this sanctuary - how did you conceptualize this transitional space to create such a profound shift in experience?

Entering the gravelled entrance courtyard from the street in the west corner of the property, you leave the outside world behind. One Catalpa tree placed to frame the house cast it’s shadow on two huge subtle positioned stonewalls that guide to the entrance of the house and hide the main garden space from the street. Winding stepping stones carefully set lead to the canyon like entrance of the main house. Directly opposite t you see a small” elves gate” that invites visitor for a stroll in the garden if you accept the invitation and follow the stepping stones.

Given that House Elvesgarden Privat Residence began with the client's childhood dream of having her first garden, how did this emotional connection to nature influence your architectural decisions throughout the project?

The garden has been planned as a delicate overlap of nature and architecture . The modern house was only planned afterwards to extend its interior into outdoor spaces,to react to or even create different magic gardenspaces.

The bronze fireplace serves as the heart of House Elvesgarden Privat Residence's living area - could you share your thought process behind positioning this element as a central focal point and its relationship to the surrounding garden views?

The fireplace as a centerpiece has been woven into the heart of the site reflecting FLW believe that the building should be one piece with the land and not simply popped down on top of it. Like an ancor in the open plan space bringing weight with its plinth and reflecting the filtered garden light on its shiny brass surface

In designing House Elvesgarden Privat Residence, you achieved something powerful without being loud - could you elaborate on the specific design choices that helped create this delicate balance between impact and tranquility?

In most cases the artistic value of the garden is proportionate to the degree of simplification carried out. A sense of flow and movement and last but not least an understanding of the seasons and the use of natural materials.

The Silver A' Design Award recognized House Elvesgarden Privat Residence's excellence in architectural innovation - how did your integration of landscape, garden, and interior contribute to creating this holistic masterpiece?

The creation of gardens is understood first and foremost as an attempt to reengage with Nature and her inherent spiritual calmness, the house was planned to exist as a delicate overlap of nature and architecture

The materials chosen for House Elvesgarden Privat Residence - concrete, steel, wood, stone, and glass - create a harmonious whole - what guided your material selection process and how do these choices support the project's spiritual dimension?

The merging of the exterior and interior spaces through the use of natural materials by large trees filtered green is reflected inside by the shiny bronze plastered fireplace and the glossy painted ceilings. The harsh sunlight outside is absorbed by the green; The play of shadows is absorbed inside at the dark toned oak floor and the walls covered with grass wallpaper. The atmosphere is influenced by the Japanese culture of semi dark shadowed rooms, where the colours seem damped and the glow comes from within. A world where darkness is full of warmth and profound colourfulness

House Elvesgarden Privat Residence demonstrates a remarkable sensitivity to natural light - could you discuss how the positioning and design of windows and openings contribute to the emotional journey through the space?

Facing south, the very long elevation is mostly closed. Two vertical openings let direct sunlight in the depth of the room. Facing west large Spider legs filter the western golden light in the afternoon. All room have different garden views and answers to the different daylight.

Looking at House Elvesgarden Privat Residence's success in creating a healing environment, how do you envision this approach to architecture influencing future residential projects that prioritize emotional wellbeing?

The spirit of the garden is evolving to a natural understanding of gardening there is something calm and delectable in this garden without an obvious spiritual signification The art of creating spaces that touch your heart is my destiny as gardener and architect.The new age of easy living has ended The world is little optimistic but aggressively egoistic my architecture presents its face to the world that could be described as discreetly and shielded All architecture that does not express serenity fails in its spiritual mission

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