A Timber Landmark
Villa near Innsbruck
Timber in its purest form, from structure to surface: High-quality timber products define this elegant residential building, fully dedicated to the natural material.
On a hill above Innsbruck (Tyrol), we planned a modern villa in a spectacular location in close collaboration with the client. The building skillfully showcases wood as the expression of the highest material competence. Designed for long-term rental, the residential property embodies a clear design language and sustainable execution.
Wood Construction with Impact
Brush-finished silver fir shapes the appearance of the villa both inside and out. This creates a warm, natural atmosphere which is complemented indoors by selectively used oak and travertine natural stone. This material composition and artisanal precision stand for simplicity and durability. Light accents emphasize the effect of the wood and highlight the spatial depth. For the support structure, floors, ceilings, walls, and other surfaces, elements from the Binderholz production were used, such as BBS panels, LVL beams, and 3-layer panels. Concrete and steel were only used when statically necessary. The emphasis on the building's high sustainability is reflected not only in the choice of materials but also in the Building Services Engineering: with a heat pump, photovoltaic system, and residential ventilation, an efficient energy supply is ensured. The solid wood elements as heat and moisture stores also create a comfortable and balanced indoor climate in every season.
Digitalization and Integrated Coherence
ATP's integrated planning approach, which has proven successful in other projects, was also effective here – driven by a particularly close collaboration with the client. Planned in an open dialogue between ATP's architects, engineers, and Binderholz experts, the building showcases the material wood. The digital BIM model served as the common basis for planning, coordination, and execution. The close integration of all disciplines allowed technical, design, and production-related requirements to be harmonized at an early stage. This was particularly advantageous given the material's low tolerance for errors.
A crucial advantage in terms of construction time was the high degree of prefabrication of the solid wood elements. These enabled an extremely short, clean, and quiet on-site assembly phase.
The success of this good collaboration with Binderholz was evident, for example, in the joint work on the detailed statics: because the large spans and roof projections made of wood required the highest precision in planning and execution.
Stefan Köll
Lead Project Manager at ATP Innsbruck
Genius Loci at the Mountain
The villa nestles unobtrusively in the picturesque Alpine landscape with its clear lines and quiet, light materials. Built in place of a dilapidated house, it looks as if it could have always been standing here. The spacious glass fronts virtually merge with nature, flooding the interior spaces with daylight. The higher building section houses spacious lounge and living areas, while the long, slightly lower part of the building is dedicated to private use. A light court separates a studio from the house, which can be flexibly used.
In the basement, invisible from the outside, there are technical rooms, storage areas, and a garage. In this level, there is also a wellness area with a sauna. To the west, the building opens up to the Inn Valley and the foothills, where the terrace and pool expand the view into the landscape.
