GARDEN BATHROOM FOR TWO. AT ONE WITH NATURE.

Project: Garden bathroom in Stuttgart. Built in 2011. Floor space: 35 m²; garden area: 250 m²; construction period: 6 weeks.

Client's brief: Open-plan, comfortable bathroom atmosphere with loft character, premium natural materials, floor-to-ceiling windows that make indoors and outdoors one, easy to clean, joint-free, 2 bathtubs. Japanese-style garden.

Execution: An old storage building was demolished to make way for the garden bathroom and to create space for the garden. The west-facing side of the garden bathroom adjoins the main building and provides access irrespective of the weather outside. A second access door at the eastern end leads from the garden into the bathroom, whose furnishings are limited to the basic essentials: a custom-built wall cabinet offering masses of storage space, the wash basin, a fireplace and two free-standing bathtubs. Depending on their mood and/or position, the bathers enjoy either the playful flicker of the flames or the constantly changing spectacle of nature in the garden. Two all-glass walls and a stone floor that extends seamlessly from indoors to the outdoor area break up the physical structures to provide a relaxed feel. Weather-resistant outdoor curtains protect the owners against the sun and excess heat and ensure privacy as and when needed.

Technical details: A bus system controls the heating and lighting, with 6 programmable lighting scenarios. A high-end, multi-room sound system is controlled by a centralised control system.

Design: wahl livinghouse

Materials: diagonally veneered apple tree wood; joint-free, PUR-coated, lime marble plaster with a fine travertine structure; natural stone flags made of Travertino Noce Stratio (in bathroom with pores dressed and filled; outdoors dressed, with open pores); glass; weather-resistant outdoor curtains for sun and privacy protection.

Custom-made items designed by wahl: corner cabinet with integrated fireplace. The mirror was designed and manufactured in-house by wahl livinghouse.

Furnishings: three-sided, glazed, gas fireplace from Ruegg, lamps from Vibia and Wever&Ducre, faucets and wash basins from Hansgrohe, vanity mirror from Keuco, Falper toilet/bidet combination, hi-fi system from Burmester.

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