Munich-based Pool Leber Architekten was set up in 2011 by Isabella Leber and Martin Pool. The team approaches every commission in a ‘case-specific’ way, which in turn influences their choices of techniques, materials, forms and structures – eschewing t...
Munich-based Pool Leber Architekten was set up in 2011 by Isabella Leber and Martin Pool. The team approaches every commission in a ‘case-specific’ way, which in turn influences their choices of techniques, materials, forms and structures – eschewing the idea of a signature aesthetic style. Villa U is one of the latest residential offerings in a smartly growing portfolio.
The architects, Munich based studio Pool Leber, cherish the idea of working on a residential commission. Designing a house means ‘to feel the needs of the client, to recognise the place, to develop a succinct idea, and to bring all of them together into one big whole,’ say directors Isabella Leber and Martin Pool.
In this commission, this involves three long openings and a double height space created within the long southern side to add depth and interest to the facades, as well as ensure a spacious, dramatic interior inside, where life can unfold. The double height space becomes the heart of the composition, featuring a further sunken down floor level that creates a cocooning environment for the living space and spills out to an adjacent paved terrace.
Around it, a roughly L-shaped arrangement spans two floors, with the edges occupied by bedrooms, which are lit by elegant, large, black-framed windows. Meanwhile two of these panoramic windows look out towards the spacious garden and swimming pool outside. Share your email to receive our daily digest of inspiration, escapism and design stories from around the worldPlease keep me up to date with special offers and news from Wallpaper and other brands within the TI Media. UK Group.
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