Residential Building Shaqada Ugu Weyn: Naqshadeynta Gudaha ee Martiqaadka by Christian Gaus

Residential Building Shaqada Ugu Weyn: Naqshadeynta Gudaha ee Martiqaadka by Christian Gaus is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award in Naqshadeynta Qolalka Gudaha iyo Bandhigyada Competition Category.

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Residential Building Shaqada Ugu Weyn: Naqshadeynta Gudaha ee Martiqaadka

by Christian Gaus

Client: Gaus Architekten

Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award Winner in Gudaha Category

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The Design

About Residential Building Shaqada Ugu Weyn: Naqshadeynta Gudaha ee Martiqaadka

Qoraalka Buugga: Dhismaha Deegaanka waa mashruuc naqshadeynta gudaha ah oo loogu talagalay dhisme qarnigii 17-aad, ku yaal jidka harada ee Ueberlingen, Jarmalka. Dhismahan wuxuu hoy u ahaa makhaayad tan iyo 1957. Dib-u-cusboonaysiintu waxay ilaalisaa taariikhda qaab-dhismeedka iyagoo isticmaalaya habab waara. Qaab-dhismeedyada taageerada ee jira waa la soo celiyay, alaabta guriga ee taariikhiga ahna waxaa la siiyay ujeedo cusub. Aleeladii qoriga ah ee duugga ahaa iyo calaamadaha waxaa lagu daray naqshadda gudaha. Midabada buluuga ah ee qaybta baarka wuxuu ka tarjumayaa midabada harada, daaqadaha waaweynna waxay furayaan aragti ballaadhan oo xagga biyaha ah.

The Recognition

About the Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award

Residential Building Shaqada Ugu Weyn: Naqshadeynta Gudaha ee Martiqaadka waa guuleystaha Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award, aqoonsi sharaf sare leh oo la siiyo naqshado aan caadi ahayn oo lagu garto hal-abuur, hal-abuur cusub iyo caqli. Guuleystayaasha Naxaasta waa shaqooyin xirfad buuxda leh iyo hal-abuur yaab leh oo xaqiijiya khibrad weyn, male-awaal iyo kartida naqshadeeyayaashooda. Residential Building Shaqada Ugu Weyn: Naqshadeynta Gudaha ee Martiqaadka waa walax la filayo inay noqoto mid aad loo tixgeliyo, la ixtiraamo oo la jecel yahay, xirfad cad leh oo hal-abuur cusub leh. Naqshadahan ku guuleystay Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award wuxuu ku darsadaa hab-dhaqanno ugu wanaagsan farshaxanka, sayniska, naqshadaynta iyo tignoolajiyada wuxuuna ku fiican yahay dhawrista tafaasiisha. Residential Building Shaqada Ugu Weyn: Naqshadeynta Gudaha ee Martiqaadka si fiican ayay u buuxisaa baahiyaha, taabataa rabitaannada, soo jiidataa dareenka kicinayaanna xiisaha aqoonta.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

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
Team Members: Structural engineering: Dipl.-Ing. Hans Wenk
HLS planning: Mohr Solutions Ingenieure GmbH, Planning Office THIEL and VOETISCH
Electrical planning: Good electrical engineering
Building physics: GSA Koerner GmbH
Fire protection: ResQ Engineering
Measurement: Engineering office for surveying Haas
Kitchen planning: Schafferer and Co. KG, Hotel and restaurant supplies
Site management: GDO Gaeng Droessel Otto Schunter Ehrle Consulting Engineers and Architect PartG mbB
Plan author: Gaus Architekten
Photography: Nina Baisch
Visualization: Gaus Architekten
Image Credits: Main Image: Nina Baisch
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Image #2: Nina Baisch
Image #3: Gaus Architekten
Image #4: Nina Baisch