Información sobre el proyecto de referencia
Tipo de construcción: |
Vivienda |
Productos: |
Windows, Doors, Facades, Sliding doors |
Series: |
AWS 50.NI, ASS 50.NI, ADS 50, FWS 50, AW 40.NI, AS 39 SC.NI |
Localización: |
Curitiba, Brazil |
Finalización: |
2017 |
Arquitectos: |
Baggio Schiavon Arquitetura |
Especialista: |
Alubauen Ltda |
Derechos de imagen: |
© Nando Fischer & Daniel Castellano & Eduardo Braganca |
As good as Neutra
As good as Neutra
Anyone considering renovating an old house has undoubtedly asked themselves the question “Is it worth it?” In the case of the Kemper house in Wuppertal, which was designed by Richard Neutra, the answer is absolutely yes!
The two-storey building sits on a hill with views over Gelpetal, the wooded local recreation area. With its open plan room concept, large glass fronts and sliding units, the house reflects the American archetypes of its time. Everything a home could need back then was found within 380 square metres – from the au pair's living space right through to the gentleman's room. When the new owners, Manfred and Sarah Hering, had the opportunity to purchase this hidden architectural gem from 1965, they jumped at the chance – much to the delight of their dogs, Leni, Maya and Puschi, as this house in the countryside was like a little slice of heaven to them. Conversion work carried out by the previous owners, however, had completely changed the original character of the house. So the Herings set to work with the aim of restoring it to its former glory. As the proprietor of Early 911S, a company that restores classic Porsches, Manfred Hering was well-versed in the challenges of restoration. The same approach that is taken for historic cars was used for the renovation – the building management technology was updated, then damaged parts were repaired. Wherever components could not be saved, they were replaced using designs and colours that were as close as possible to the original. Restoring the house to its original state was the greatest challenge. “We learnt something every day during the renovation,” explains Manfred Hering. “Old plans and images from the construction period as well as visits to the nearby Pescher House by Richard Neutra, which remains largely in its original condition, were a great help.”
Source: Profile magazine, issue 26
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