This visually striking penthouse, within a late nineteenth century residence in Königstein, utilizes a substantial steel A frame to maximise its volumetric clarity. The result is an open plan, column free space, 7m high at its apex.

A mezzanine floor provides the main sleeping area. Below, three large folding wall panels enable the open plan format to be subdivided into a series of smaller, more intimate spaces. Dark slate flooring adds depth and drama to the clean white aesthetic.

The visual impact of technology is kept to a minimum courtesy of a comprehensive computer controlled system neatly concealed within the fabric of the interior. This manages the dwelling’s heating and lighting requirements, delivering, as part of its programme, fourteen different illumination scenarios via a series of bespoke lamps, subtly integrated within the full-length cupboards and window niches.

Externally, the apartment's new glazing sensitively complements the building's
facade, which is protected by an historic preservation order.