Architecture firm NOTO completes the Babendiekstraße 23 building located in Hamburg, Germany. The residence is defined by its sage green facade that is created with rhythmic wooden panels. It rests on a site filled with trees and the two homes join together within a three-storey cubic structure with perforated details to make space for the green that surrounds the home.
This honors the trees around the area including a cut-off section to accommodate the angle of an existing tree. The studio explains the design plan behind the project, noting "The floor plan of the building is based on a three-by-three grid structure. The building partition wall breaks this grid diagonally, with the exception of the stairwells, which remain orthogonal to the facades."
Green Timber Duplex Residences
NOTO Designs the Babendiekstraße 23 in Hamburg, Germany
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Architecture - Green Timber Duplex Residences exemplify sustainable architecture through the use of environmentally friendly materials and design harmonized with natural surroundings.
2. Nature-inspired Design - Incorporating perforated details to accommodate and honor existing trees, the Babendiekstraße 23 showcases how architecture can creatively integrate natural elements into urban living spaces.
3. Adaptive Grid Layouts - The innovative grid structure with diagonal partition walls offers a versatile approach to maximizing both functionality and aesthetic appeal within compact urban residences.
Industry Implications
1. Residential Construction - Embracing green timber and adaptive layouts, the residential construction industry can explore new methods to create eco-friendly and aesthetically pleasing buildings.
2. Urban Planning - The integration of trees and natural elements into the architectural design points to a growing trend in urban planning where green and built environments coalesce seamlessly.
3. Sustainable Materials - The use of rhythmic wooden panels in modern architecture presents opportunities for the sustainable materials industry to innovate in both design and environmental impact.