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Holzrausch renovates Munich townhouse with cinematic South American flair

architecture-design · 2026-07-31

Holzrausch, a German architectural firm, has transformed a townhouse in Munich, drawing inspiration from South American cinema of the 1970s. Commissioned by film producer Cornelia Popp, the renovation, titled Private Club, exudes a moody, theatrical vibe with elements such as dark wood, natural stone, and tropical greenery. The design unfolds like a narrative, providing an engaging atmosphere. Situated within a typical 1990s development, the townhouse boasts a unique aesthetic. A compact entryway opens into a spacious, sunlit living area featuring expansive glazed doors and clerestory windows. The joinery incorporates smoked oak and dark-stained okoume wood, while the kitchen showcases quartzite and stainless steel, accented by vibrant yellow. Founded in 1998 by Sven Petzold and Tobias Petri, Holzrausch has also worked on prominent projects in Frankfurt and Mallorca.

Key facts

  • Holzrausch renovated a townhouse in Munich, Germany.
  • The project is named Private Club.
  • Clients are film producer Cornelia Popp and her husband.
  • Inspiration came from a storyboard evoking 1970s South American movies.
  • Design features dark wood, natural stone, and tropical planting.
  • Materials include smoked oak, okoume wood, Vitoria Regia quartzite, Wachenzeller limestone, stainless steel, and coloured glass.
  • Holzrausch sourced all furniture, lighting, textiles, and plants.
  • Holzrausch was founded in Munich in 1998 by Sven Petzold and Tobias Petri.

Entities

Artists

  • Cornelia Popp
  • Sven Petzold
  • Tobias Petri
  • Pierre Chareau
  • Luis Barragán

Institutions

  • Holzrausch
  • Dimore Milano
  • Tacchini
  • Haymann
  • Dezeen

Locations

  • Munich
  • Germany
  • Frankfurt
  • Mallorca
  • Spain

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