design description
the tectonic uniqueness of the bathing site, gently nestled at the foot of schloss loretto, is reinforced by the embracing, subtle gesture of the new structure.
a long, narrow band frames and shelters the green space. the required functions are integrated into the shelf-like bands, allowing glimpses of the lake through rhythmically spaced open areas and the generously designed entrance zone.
as a horizontally emphasised architectural element to the south, the cabin tract transforms into a landscape feature on the western slope – into built landscape. this walkable promenade band allows the natural setting of the lake to be experienced from a wide range of perspectives. positioned along the edge and embedded into the slope, the building maximises the available sunbathing lawn.
the arrangement of the cabins along the meandering, velvet-like concrete band gives each unit a dedicated sunbathing and seating area with a view of the lake – partly on natural ground, partly on the constructed landscape.
the site's unique features – shoreline, siltation zone, reed belt, existing trees, and the historic tower structure – remain largely untouched. the serpentine embedding of the cabins into the western slope creates an artificial but respectful accentuation of the natural terrain.
the tectonic uniqueness of the bathing site, gently nestled at the foot of schloss loretto, is reinforced by the embracing, subtle gesture of the new structure.
a long, narrow band frames and shelters the green space. the required functions are integrated into the shelf-like bands, allowing glimpses of the lake through rhythmically spaced open areas and the generously designed entrance zone.
as a horizontally emphasised architectural element to the south, the cabin tract transforms into a landscape feature on the western slope – into built landscape. this walkable promenade band allows the natural setting of the lake to be experienced from a wide range of perspectives. positioned along the edge and embedded into the slope, the building maximises the available sunbathing lawn.
the arrangement of the cabins along the meandering, velvet-like concrete band gives each unit a dedicated sunbathing and seating area with a view of the lake – partly on natural ground, partly on the constructed landscape.
the site's unique features – shoreline, siltation zone, reed belt, existing trees, and the historic tower structure – remain largely untouched. the serpentine embedding of the cabins into the western slope creates an artificial but respectful accentuation of the natural terrain.
in the children’s area west of the boathouse, the only direct intervention in the shoreline is made with tactile, sensory surfaces – sand, stone, pebbles, artificial stone. temporary sun sails provide shade for this water play zone.
with its angled layout, the boathouse steps back at a respectful distance from the children’s area. at the centre of its wings lie the sailing club's areas, terraces, and the infrastructure for both the boathouse and the sailing club. openings and transparent gates (white-coated mesh) improve the visual connection to the water.
in the interest of long-term traffic calming, a portion of the car park is reassigned to the bathing area. access for two-track vehicles is limited to the eastern parking section. bicycles and single-track vehicles can park near the entrance.
“shelf bands” made of in-situ concrete – roughened or coated and sand-treated.
cabins constructed in timber panel construction.
solar panels for showers on the roof.
- location:
- klagenfurt, austria
- architecture:
- fasch&fuchs.architekt:innen
- team architecture:
- günter bösch, florian bylow, jürgen hierl, fred hofbauer, karminski-pielsticker
- structural engineering:
- werkraum ingenieure zt gmbh
- rendering:
- laublab
- competition:
- 2003