Dirnbergergut
History and Task
The initial situation before the conversion was a historic farmstead in the area north of the Danube. The existing ensemble is characterised by two separate building parts: a courtyard area, formerly used as living space and as an inn on the ground floor, now disused, and an old barn, which had initially served as a pigsty since the 1970s and later as a partially rented area.
The task was to transform the two building units into three equivalent residential units for several generations, while preserving the historical structure of the barn and integrating it into the new usage concept.
Concept
The concept focused on preserving and exposing the existing structure of the former barn. The massive brick pillars and the roof, which characterise the barn, remain as load-bearing elements and were included in the planning.
The new building is positioned within the barn as an inserted structure, set at a distance from the existing building. Only the existing roof structure is integrated into the new building, so that it remains visible in the interior.
The deliberate offset between old and new creates a threshold area between interior and exterior space and opens up new perspectives, both through views of the surrounding landscape and insights into the historic construction. The new building blends in architecturally and, in interaction with the preserved brick pillars, opens up intermediate spaces.
Implementation
The open integration of the new building into the existing structure is also reflected in the floor plan. It is organised around a central infrastructure block that combines all the necessary technical installations.
The façade of the new building is deliberately kept simple in order to create a harmonious contrast with the massive brick pillars of the barn. Covered outdoor areas extend the living space and strengthen the connection between indoor and outdoor spaces.
The new building has a restrained, simple appearance, interacting harmoniously with the historic brick-pillar structure of the barn.
