An oasis in the interstice

Two low buildings are nestled in the existing landscape. Surrounded by stone walls. The sculptural project by Architect Manuel Gschnell should be also reflected in the landscaping. Nevertheless, great importance is attached to selecting plants that offer the greatest possible biodiversity, whereby the location requires the use of plants that also thrive in shade or partial shade.

In terms of design, the trimmed hedge in the north echoes the shape of the rows of apple trees, while the planting on the south side reflects the diversity of the forest with its loose arrangement of native plants. A columnar oak acts as a landmark, and trees with strong shapes, such as the globe maple and the catalpa, take up the theme between natural and cultural spaces, as does the winter jasmine, which is trimmed into shape as a connecting element. The green design of the two houses thus acts as an oasis between two massive areas. In a landscape characterised by wild growth on one side and intensive agriculture on the other, open lawns dotted with daffodils and hyacinths in early spring are therefore also a welcome sight.

In order to shorten the dark season, the selection of plants was based not only on their sculptural effect but also on their colour scheme in spring and autumn. Yellow flowers bloom soon after winter. When the apple blossoms begin and the sun finally shines in summer, white and red flowers shine brightly. Between the two houses Jasminum nudiflorum hangs over the front walls, while wild vine climbs up the rear walls.

From yellow to green, from green to colourful, adding accents even in the low-light season.