House Aeugst am Albis

South elevation with entranceway as seen from the gravel path

Living with a view

This exceptional detached house is situated in an upscale residential area and boasts glorious views that are incorporated into the design. The exposed concrete façade and recessed lift-and-slide windowed frontage together create a covered terrace that extends the interior space out into the surrounding landscape. The west wing contains the living space, dining area and kitchen, where the eye is drawn to the kitchen island with its exquisite Arzo marble worktop. Between the living area and the entrance is the striking sandblasted concrete core, with an embedded fireplace, shelving and coat racks. The south wing is home to the children’s and guest bedrooms, with the master suite above. On the side of the house facing the hill slope is a delightful surprise: a lush interior garden at the heart of the building.

Detail of south elevation with entranceway as seen from the gravel path

Bush-hammered exposed concrete wall demarcating the garden

South elevation with sandblasted exposed concrete wall segments forming a covered terrace and a set-back, lift-and-slide opening façade by Huber Fenster

The sandblasted exposed concrete south façade and the pool and surrounding decking by Woodtli Schwimmbadtechnik

South façade with covered seating area, recessed terrace and view towards the pool and surrounding decking by Woodtli Schwimmbadtechnik

West façade comprising sandblasted exposed concrete and wood and metal lift-and-slide windows by Huber Fenster

Southwest elevation with slope and boulder steps

Overall view with garage driveway, garden and pool by Woodtli Schwimmbadtechnik

Detail of the entrance area, with perpendicular wall segments forming a porch

Sandblasted concrete core with log store separating the entrance area from the living space

The indoor garden by Creaplant forms the heart of the house and runs alongside the wide passageway

Indoor garden by Creaplant with a backdrop of sandblasted concrete wall, illuminated by a skylight

Indoor garden by Creaplant running alongside the wide passageway that leads to the living room

View from the living room towards Lindenberg hill and the pool by Woodtli Schwimmbadtechnik

Lift-and-slide windows by Huber Fenster; the corners can be opened up to extend the interior space

Living room with sandblasted concrete core, wall cladding and kitchen island with Arzo natural stone worktop by Schmitt Natursteinwerk

Detail of kitchen island with Arzo natural stone worktop by Schmitt Natursteinwerk and ceiling-mounted hood by Wesco

Sandblasted concrete core with black-steel shelving and tunnel fireplace by Cheminée Stutz, with a black-steel surround

View from the children’s bedroom towards the garden, which is surrounded by a sandblasted concrete wall

Children’s bathroom with porcelain stoneware tiles in pistachio by Winckelmans

View from the guest bedroom towards the guest bathroom, with porcelain stoneware tiles in pink by Winckelmans

Studio on upper floor, looking out towards the terrace and Lindenberg hill

The bedroom suite, looking towards the master bathroom with freestanding bathtub by Hoesch, against a wall of porcelain stoneware tiles in super blanc by Winckelmans

Washstand with HI-MACS® surface in the master bathroom, against a wall tiled with porcelain stoneware in super blanc by Winckelmans

Corner lift-and-slide windows by Huber Fenster, looking out towards the covered seating area and the surrounding landscape