Y House at Dornbirn by Juri Troy Architects

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Full view of the house at night.

Project status: Completion 2020
Project type: Detached house
Location: Dornbirn
Client: Private
Awards: BIGSEE Award 2021
Architect: Juri Troy Architects

About Studio

Our architectural office deals with the planning and implementation of projects of various scales and functions. Central themes are always the development of sustainable building concepts and the use of renewable raw materials – especially local wood. In addition, our work is driven by the pursuit of a holistic approach to architecture, which attempts to understand building culture as a communal, social process.

The structure is facing some lovely views.
The structure is facing some lovely views.
The house features a substantial concrete base and a wooded interior.
The house features a substantial concrete base and a wooded interior.
Made of concrete, on top of which is a timber construction.
Made of concrete, on top of which is a timber construction.
A sizable glass window in this room can illuminate the entire space.
A sizable glass window in this room can illuminate the entire space.
Between the kitchen and a glass door, there is a tiny wooden table with two chairs in the middle of the room.
Between the kitchen and a glass door, there is a tiny wooden table with two chairs in the middle of the room.
Silver fir was used on the façade, as well as inside the chambers.
Silver fir was used on the façade, as well as inside the chambers.
Sliding doors can be used to divide the several rooms.
Sliding doors can be used to divide several rooms.
In this section, a panoramic view can be observed.
In this section, a panoramic view can be observed.
Sketch of the home from the top.
Sketch of the home from the top.

A small property located on a hill close to Dornbirn lies in a core of Rheintalhouses. The building is oriented towards three main views: the Säntis, the Bodensee, and the First. The house has a massive foundation made out of concrete on which timber construction arises.

In the rooms, as well as on the façade silver fir was used. Around a central core with the staircase, the kitchen, and the chimney an open space was planned. The different rooms can be separated by sliding doors.

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