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A lush garden area with a pond, surrounded by greenery and a red metal frame structure. The area includes a variety of plants, a palm tree, and a brick wall covered in ivy. Glass panels are part of the structure, reflecting the garden.
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A modern interior space with large glass walls revealing a lush garden outside. The room features a table with chairs, two armchairs, and a tree stump used as a side table. A brick wall covered with ivy is visible through the glass.
Interior view of a room with large glass windows showing a snowy garden outside. Inside, there is a brown leather daybed, a wooden chair, and a small table. The floor is concrete with a patterned rug, and the ceiling has exposed wooden beams.
Interior view of a rustic kitchen with exposed brick walls, a wooden ceiling, and a concrete floor. The kitchen features a black countertop with shelves above, a wooden table with a chair, and a ladder leading to an upper area.
Interior view of a room with a wooden ceiling and large glass walls overlooking a garden with ivy-covered brick walls. Inside, there is a table with assorted chairs and a decorative star-shaped object. A patterned rug is on the floor.
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Interior view of a room with a large glass wall revealing a snowy garden outside. Inside, there is a brown cushioned seat and a wooden rocking horse. The garden features snow-covered plants and a brick wall.
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A detailed architectural site plan of a triangular plot showing the layout of a building and surrounding garden areas.
A detailed architectural sketch of a triangular plot showing various labeled areas including a fireplace, kitchen, pond, and garden spaces with annotations about vegetation and features.

Story

A sustainable urban retreat in Berlin's historic Böhmisch Rixdorf. Rote Haus, designed by Julian Breinersdorfer Architekten, is nestled at the intersection of historic Böhmisch Rixdorf and the bustling urban fabric of Neukölln, Berlin. The project occupies a diminutive triangular plot of 225m², bordered by the city wall and a traditional Berlin Mietskaserne. This site, with its rich history of light industrial use, has been transformed into a vibrant ecological haven. The house itself, covering 110m², is a testament to sustainable design, integrating seamlessly with its environment. The unsealed plot and green roof host a diverse array of plant, animal, and fungi species, creating a complex habitat that thrives year-round. A striking feature is the 12-meter-long pond, over two meters deep, which links the garden's wild northern and southern sections, enhancing biodiversity. In winter, the house's design centers around a large fireplace, its chimney humorously elongated to comply with urban exhaust regulations. During summer, the structure opens up to the pond and gardens, blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor spaces. The roof garden, slightly more controlled than the wild landscape below, focuses on food production, further emphasizing the project's commitment to sustainability.

## Design Highlights

Integration of a green roof and unsealed plot to promote biodiversity A 12-meter-long pond connecting garden sections Large fireplace with a distinctively long chimney Roof garden dedicated to food production Seamless transition between indoor and outdoor spaces

## Key Facts

Detail Description
Location Böhmisch Rixdorf, Berlin, Germany
Architect Julian Breinersdorfer Architekten
Plot Size 225m²
House Size 110m²
Structural Engineer Volker Link

Technical Summary

Finishes

  • roof: Green roof focused on food production.

Materials

  • glass — facade and windows
  • wood — interior and exterior elements
  • brick — walls
  • metal — chimney and structural elements
  • concrete — flooring

Construction / Systems

  • structural: The building integrates modern materials like glass and metal with traditional elements like brick.

Products

  • Not specified

Palette / Lighting

  • Colors: natural tones, greenery
  • Lighting: natural light through large glass windows

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