Penthouse Simon, Königstein
This visually striking penthouse, which sits atop a three storey late nineteenth century residence in Königstein, utilises a substantial steel A frame to maximise its volumetric potential. The result is an open-plan, column free space, 7m high at its apex.
A mezzanine floor provides the main sleeping area. Below, three large folding wall panels enable the open plan format to be subdivided into a series of smaller, more intimate spaces. Dark slate flooring adds depth and texture to the clean white aesthetic.
This visually striking penthouse, which sits atop a three storey late nineteenth century residence in Königstein, utilises a substantial steel A frame to maximise its volumetric potential. The result is an open-plan, column free space, 7m high at its apex.
A mezzanine floor provides the main sleeping area. Below, three large folding wall panels enable the open plan format to be subdivided into a series of smaller, more intimate spaces. Dark slate flooring adds depth and texture to the clean white aesthetic.
The visual impact of technology is kept to a minimum courtesy of a comprehensive computer controlled system neatly concealed within the fabric of the interior. This manages the dwelling’s heating and lighting requirements, delivering, as part of its programme, fourteen different illumination scenarios via a series of bespoke lamps, subtly integrated within the full-length cupboards and window niches.
Externally, the apartment's new fenestration sensitively complements the
building's facade, which is protected by an historic preservation order.