Dr Manke Residence

Location: Melbeck, Germany

House area: 3,767 square feet/350 square metres

Site area: 53,820 square feet/5,000 square metres

Description: The starting point for the design was the clients' admiration of classical architecture using contemporary architectural elements. Two outbuildings and the main house create a courtyard facing the road that shield the living areas from the surrounding development. The outbuildings can accommodate four cars, storage for garden equipment, and cellar storage.

The house is entered through a hall which optically links the entrance level with the upper floor, whilst offering a view of the open landscape through the open sliding doors to the living area. The southern elevation of the house is fully glazed, with wooden sun shades and a projecting roof to filter the light and give protection from strong sunlight.