Villa garden on a slope

The existing, mature garden on the Havel slope appears as a lively patchwork that needs to be developed further. An artificial design language is implemented down to the last detail using different, warm materials. Change and patina are embraced and incorporated. The contrast between landscape and modern artificiality creates the special atmosphere of the place.



The design of the new pavilion blends into the garden. The slope is intercepted by two slightly sloping in-situ concrete walls. Their opening figure creates a small, stone patio as a transition to the main house and lounge area in the light shade.



The new access points are angled through the garden and overcome a height difference of around 5 m by means of sequences of steps and small articulated spaces. A green frame of shade shrubs, grasses, ferns and a bamboo garden accompanies the detour and, together with a terrace, creates a flowing transition into the established garden structure.



Existing materials from different eras, such as old sandstone slabs and small porphyry stones, are taken up and reused, fruit trees are replanted and integrated into the new design. By adding new, artificial materials with lively structures and surfaces, the garden is continued in its diversity.



Visible, rough board formwork is designed for the moving retaining walls. Clear Corten steel edgings guide the space, while simple fixtures play in the places. Different sized shell limestone tread slabs define paths and places, fast and slow, and are bordered by limestone gravel.



The color canon moves uniformly in warm beige and brown tones. The natural changes and the resulting patina are taken into account and encouraged in the choice of materials and structures. Plants such as wild vines on the walls and different types of bamboo support the transformation.



The result is a dense, detailed space that blends vividly into the existing structures and adds an artificial idea to them.