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House Berge by KHBT, Germany

House Berge by KHBT, Germany

Architecture / 22 Nov 2013

To fit the needs of a growing family, this home in the German city of Offenbach was transformed from its original 1977 look. Photography: Johannes Marburg 

To fit the needs of a growing family, this home in the German city of Offenbach was transformed from its original 1977 look. Photography: Johannes Marburg 

   

Karsten Huneck and Bernd Trumpler of KHBT Architects, with bases in both Berlin and London, created this striking 320 sq m, split-level structure. Photography: Johannes Marburg

Karsten Huneck and Bernd Trumpler of KHBT Architects, with bases in both Berlin and London, created this striking 320 sq m, split-level structure. Photography: Johannes Marburg

The striking façade was influenced by a rain screen that used to cover the building. Photography: Johannes Marburg

The striking façade was influenced by a rain screen that used to cover the building. Photography: Johannes Marburg

The improved dwelling showcases a fully insulated and waterproof wall of vertical timber strips, intricately arranged on an irregular grid. Photography: Johannes Marburg

The improved dwelling showcases a fully insulated and waterproof wall of vertical timber strips, intricately arranged on an irregular grid. Photography: Johannes Marburg

The brilliant white interior features wooden accents - and a clever fireplace with a nook for firewood. Photography: Johannes Marburg

The brilliant white interior features wooden accents - and a clever fireplace with a nook for firewood. Photography: Johannes Marburg

An internal triple-height staircase acts as a circulation hub. Photography: Johannes Marburg

An internal triple-height staircase acts as a circulation hub. Photography: Johannes Marburg

The staircase leads off to various rooms within the house. Photography: Johannes Marburg

The staircase leads off to various rooms within the house. Photography: Johannes Marburg

The stairs are illuminated by a roof light installed above the stairwell. Photography: Johannes Marburg

The stairs are illuminated by a roof light installed above the stairwell. Photography: Johannes Marburg

It filters daylight and brightens up the surrounding spaces. Photography: Johannes Marburg

It filters daylight and brightens up the surrounding spaces. Photography: Johannes Marburg

The new interior is loaded with built-in storage.... Photography: Johannes Marburg

The new interior is loaded with built-in storage.... Photography: Johannes Marburg

... and clever niches that double as rooms. Photography: Johannes Marburg

... and clever niches that double as rooms. Photography: Johannes Marburg

The wide, open staircase creates sightlines between the floors. Photography: Johannes Marburg

The wide, open staircase creates sightlines between the floors. Photography: Johannes Marburg

The gallery-white space reflects light from the vast windows. Photography: Johannes Marburg

The gallery-white space reflects light from the vast windows. Photography: Johannes Marburg

A newly built floor atop the existing building and an extension at ground level add extra floor area - including a bedroom, bathroom, enlarged kitchen and dining area. Photography: Johannes Marburg

A newly built floor atop the existing building and an extension at ground level add extra floor area - including a bedroom, bathroom, enlarged kitchen and dining area. Photography: Johannes Marburg

Built-in timber elements include the steps upstairs, and much of the chosen furniture is wood. Photography: Johannes Marburg

Built-in timber elements include the steps upstairs, and much of the chosen furniture is wood. Photography: Johannes Marburg

The form of the original house was retained but complemented by a contemporary folded-roof structure, angled on the north-south axis and pointing towards the sky. Photography: Johannes Marburg

The form of the original house was retained but complemented by a contemporary folded-roof structure, angled on the north-south axis and pointing towards the sky. Photography: Johannes Marburg

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