Where Sloping Land Meets Modern Design: Haus Max in Austria
Haus Max by Caramel Architekten sits on a sloping site near Vienna, designed for a family of four seeking both quiet countryside living and a large artist’s studio. The lower level houses the 3-meter-high studio, partly embedded into the slope, with direct access to the garden and a covered outdoor workspace.
Above it are the bedrooms, placed at street level with views into the treetops. The garage and entrance sit discreetly on the same level, blending into the facade. Vertical circulation is organized by an open staircase and a glass elevator that connects all floors.
The upper level contains the living, dining, and kitchen spaces, opening to a wide terrace that overlooks the Perchtoldsdorfer Heide. The top floor serves as a multimedia and music room with terraces on both sides. A hammock replaces the railing on the garden side, offering a playful spot to look out toward the vineyards and Vienna beyond.
The house combines reinforced concrete for the lower levels with cross-laminated timber and visible steel above. A pre-greyed timber facade and untreated wood interiors emphasize sustainability. Solar panels across the roof, paired with battery storage and a heat pump, make the home close to self-sufficient.
Images by : Hertha Hurnaus