Life in the style of Porsche
Pre-fabricated buildings with unique residential design - is that possible? Yes, says Carinthian timber construction specialist
Griffner, which it wants to prove with its "Floating House" designed
by Studio F. A. Porsche. "Visionary design and pioneering architecture are
combined in the Floating House with the promise of maximum healthy
living," says Griffner owner Georg C. Niedersüß. The prefabricated
building manufacturer relies exclusively on authentic and sustainable materials
such as glass and regional wood. The design philosophy is also
evident in the bathrooms, which are equipped with the Duravit Qatego bathroom
series, also designed by Studio F. A. Porsche.
Continuous façade strips along with black glass tiles
surrounding the entire ground floor epitomize the sophisticated aesthetics of
the Floating House. As is typical for Studio F. A. Porsche, the focus is
on functionality: a continuous light strip between the floors provides
illumination, for instance, and gives the building the impression that it is
floating. “For us, design is never just about aesthetics, but also always
substance,” explained Thomas Hüttel, the studio’s design director.
Spacious bathroom ensemble
A design that is
also continued in the bathrooms. A full-length glass door, for example, skillfully connects the daylight-infused master
bathroom and the main bedroom to create a spacious unit. Light wooden floors
and marbled wall tiles underscore the natural and calm ambience. The elegant
washing-area from the Qatego series offers ample storage space thanks to the
gentle shape of the above-counter basin and the practical niche in the vanity
unit. The L-Cube series mirrors ensure optimum illumination. The Wave faucet
range and the Starck T accessories round off the washing area and create space for individual options.