Perched high in the German alpine region of Allgäu, Haus P is a striking holiday home designed by Stuttgart–based duo Benedikt Bosch and Katja Knaus of Yonder — Architektur und Design. Serving as a rural vacation retreat for a family of seven from Hamburg, the 2,680-square-foot house was inspired by traditional Allgäu chalet-style homes, yet adapted into a unique, contemporary form.

The modern residence rests on a gentle slope and is clad in charred wooden siding, which gives its façade a natural, weathered appearance.

Along the slanted rear façade, cantilevering stairs provides access to the main entrance, which is located on one side of the courtyard.

“Haus P’s geometry was generated by maximizing the property’s allowable building envelope," says Bosch, who took the shape of a classic chalet-style house with a shallow gabled roof and a full lower level and sliced away an oblique section from its center axis.

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"From one building emerges two: a house and a storage shed. The space between offers the family a protected courtyard for outdoor activities,” explains Bosch.

Wood—a commonly selected building material throughout the region—was used to construct the home's structural framework, as well as its charred timber shell.

The open-plan communal spaces—the kitchen, living, and dining areas—are located within the double-height ground level, where a picture window frames stunning mountain views.

The charred siding gives the house a cool, dark-grey color, while also providing natural, eco-friendly weather protection.

Core-insulated exposed concrete used for the foundations of the house’s basement level contrasts with the dark wood-siding beautifully, and provides a solid plinth for the timber structure above it.

The canted shape of the building creates beautiful, commodious interior spaces with high ceilings.

Project Credits:

Architecture, interior, cabinetry, and lighting design: Yonder – Architektur und Design

Builder: Holzbau Forster GmbH

Structural engineering: Str.ucture GmbH

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Charred Wood and Concrete Unite to Form a Chalet–Inspired Home