Sigurd Larsen's Tilted Timber Wall Redefines Townhouse in Niedersprockhövel
In Niedersprockhövel, architect Sigurd Larsen from Germany has finalized a townhouse that boasts a triple-height living room, distinguished by a slanted timber wall that influences family interactions. Spanning 180 square meters (1,938 sq ft), the residence features a serene facade with compact windows alongside a large window facing the garden. This wall effectively separates quieter areas from the communal living space, incorporating internal windows that facilitate either connection or solitude. The design employs solid monoblock components for insulation and thermal protection, while the interior is crafted entirely from timber. Finished in 2025, this project exemplifies a growing trend in German residential architecture that emphasizes small, meticulously designed structures, akin to Simon Kochhan's House HSBW and Buero Wagner's Houses with One Pillar.
Key facts
- Architect: Sigurd Larsen, Berlin-based Danish architect
- Location: Niedersprockhövel, Germany
- Year: 2025
- Key feature: triple-height living room split by a tilted timber wall
- Exterior: monolithic exterior blocks, no additional insulation needed
- Interior: timber structure, three-storey inhabitable piece of furniture
- Size: 180 square meters (1,938 sq ft)
- Street facade: small window openings filter daylight; garden facade: single large window
- Similar projects: Simon Kochhan's House HSBW in Heidelberg, Buero Wagner's Houses with One Pillar on Lake Starnberg
Entities
Artists
- Sigurd Larsen
- Simon Kochhan
Locations
- Niedersprockhövel
- Germany
- Berlin
- Heidelberg
- Lake Starnberg