Loft Millergasse

  • Location

    Vienna, Austria

  • Architect

    Caramel Architekten

  • Client

    Private

  • Typologies

    • Building redevelopment
    • Office and residential

  • Planning

    2015 - 2016

  • Execution

    2016

  • Scopes

    • Inspection engineer acc. to WBO
    • LPH1 Basic analysis construction planning
    • LPH2 Preliminary draft
    • LPH3 Preliminary structural draft
    • LPH4 Submission planning
    • LPH5 Execution planning
    • LPH6 Collaboration in tender procedures
    • LPH7 Support of the construction work
    • LPH8 Collaboration in the local construction supervison

  • Materials

    • Steel & metal
    • Wood

The main focus while building this exquisite 1.5 storey roof extension for private clients on top of a Gründerzeit house was to provide maximum outdoor connections: generous glass planes, terraces on every level which can be accessed through large sliding doors, and generally the extension of the living space into the outdoors. A small swimming pool – really more of a water crow’s nest– on the top floor is the icing on the cake.
The constructional challenge was to achieve the expansion without increasing the load – despite the pool. Thus, it was built as a lightweight construction and Nirosta chimneys replaced the old chimney brickwork.

Pictures: © Hertha Hurnaus, Werkraum