Wooden House by the Lake by Transstruktura

The Wooden House by the Lake is located in a historic fishing village on the outskirts of Berlin, right by the water. Its compact, black, cubic form stands out while harmonizing with nature using natural materials. Large, floor-to-ceiling windows on the east side provide an unobstructed view of the lake and surrounding trees.

While these windows allow ample natural light to enter the interior, the garden and mature trees provide privacy. The street-facing façade is more minimalistic and closed, featuring a square window. The north side remains mostly closed, with a black entrance door and small windows hidden behind wooden slats. The simple, geometric shape of the building is accentuated by a structured wooden facade. The large windows allow for passive solar heating in winter, while external blinds provide shade in summer without blocking the view. The flat roof is equipped with a photovoltaic system, and a heat pump supplies the underfloor heating.