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Residential Building Concepcion Interiora d'Espaci Ospitalièr by Christian Gaus
Residential Building Concepcion Interiora d'Espaci Ospitalièr by Christian Gaus
Residential Building Concepcion Interiora d'Espaci Ospitalièr by Christian Gaus
Residential Building Concepcion Interiora d'Espaci Ospitalièr by Christian Gaus
Residential Building Concepcion Interiora d'Espaci Ospitalièr by Christian Gaus

Bronze Interior · 2025

Residential Building Concepcion Interiora d'Espaci Ospitalièr

by Christian Gaus

  • A' Design Award de Bronze 2025 in Interior
  • CLIENT: Gaus Architekten
  • Estimated Number of Design Views: 9,985
  • Verification code 75F743CDA5 · Verify this award
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About Residential Building Concepcion Interiora d'Espaci Ospitalièr

Bastiment Residencial es un projècte de concepcion interiora per un bastiment del sègle XVII sus la promenada del lac a Ueberlingen, Alemanha. Lo bastiment aloja un restaurant dempuèi 1957. La renovacion preserva l'istòria de l'estructura e aplica de metòdes sostenibles. Las estructuras de sosten existentas foguèron restauradas e lo mobilièr istoric recebèt una novèla foncion. De traves de bòsc ancians e d'insignias foguèron integrats dins l'interior. De nuàncias de blau dins la zòna del bar reflectisson las colors del lac, e las fenèstras agrandidas dobrisson de vistas largas cap a l'aiga.

About the A' Design Award de Bronze

Residential Building Concepcion Interiora d'Espaci Ospitalièr a ganhat la distincion A' Design Award de Bronze, una reconeissença plan prestigiosa acordada a de designs excellents que se destrian per la creativitat, l'engenh e la finessa. Los ganhaires del Bronze son d'artefactes largament abils e sorprenentament creatius que provan la vasta experiéncia, l'imaginacion e l'engenhositat de lors designers. S'espèra que Residential Building Concepcion Interiora d'Espaci Ospitalièr siá un objècte fòrça considerat, admirat e estimat, notablament professional e innovant. Aqueste design ganhaire de la distincion A' Design Award de Bronze integra las melhoras practicas de l'art, de la sciéncia, del design e de la tecnologia e es excellent per son atencion al detalh. Residential Building Concepcion Interiora d'Espaci Ospitalièr satisfa esplendidament los besonhs, toca los desirs, encanta los sentiments e interèssa la curiositat.

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Unique Properties
The building at Seepromenade 11 in Ueberlingen, dating back to the 17th century, has housed a restaurant since 1957 and has been owned by the Oexle family since 1920. The renovation preserved its history while embracing sustainability, with upcycled structural elements and repurposed furniture. The lakeside location influenced the design, with colors and materials reflecting the water’s hues. Enlarged windows offer stunning views, strengthening the connection between the building and the lake.
Dimensions & Packaging
Builder: private
Location: Ueberlingen
Procedure: Direct commissioning
Period: 2022 - 2024
Disciplines: Architecture, Interior design
Service phase: 1-8
BGF: 1.182 sqm
BRI: 4.080 cbm
Construction volume: 4.2 million euros
Tags
oldcityarea, part of the old city wall, renovation, repurposing, upcycling, wood beam insignia, interimscafe, furniture restoration, facade redesign, photovoltaics, localtrades, completion2024, gastronomy, seminar rooms, holiday apartments
Production Technology
Upcycling played an important role here existing support structures were carefully restored and historic furniture was given a new purpose. Old wooden beams and insignia were harmoniously integrated to preserve the authentic charm of the building and build a bridge between past and present.
Design Challenge
The goal was to breathe new life into the building without losing the memories of the past. Upcycling played an important role: existing structural elements were carefully restored, and historic furniture was given a new purpose. Old wooden beams and insignia were harmoniously integrated to preserve the building's authentic charm, creating a bridge between the past and the present. The project was realized according to the phase sustainability of the German Sustainable Building Council. (In German Phase Nachhaltigkeit der Deutschen Gesellschaft fuer Nachhaltiges Bauen).
Research
Old town area in Ueberlingen requires careful handling. Parts of the building belonged to the old city wall.
Inspiration
The lakefront location was central to the design, with the lake flowing into the interior. This was achieved through a thoughtful choice of materials and colors, especially in the bar area, where shades of blue reflect the water’s hues. Floor to ceiling windows offer captivating views, strengthening the connection with the lake. In the seminar area and vacation apartments above, the sensation of floating above the water enhances the visual and emotional bond with the serene surroundings.
Project Duration
The project started in 2022 in Ueberlingen Germany and was completed in 2024.
Operation Flow
The building was to be given a new lease of life without losing the memories of times gone by.
Patents
Copyrights belong to Gaus Architekten
Image Credits
Main Image: Nina Baisch
Image #1: Nina Baisch
Image #2: Nina Baisch
Image #3: Gaus Architekten
Image #4: Nina Baisch

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