Planning that Pushes Boundaries 

At first glance, the four-story building fits seamlessly between the early medieval fortified tower and the gabled houses on Buddenstraße in terms of scale and roof shape. But hehnpohl architektur bda hasn't simply closed a gap in the building; it has also created an exciting interplay with the property boundaries: The facade is derived from the alignment of the adjacent rows of houses and the building line of the property's own boundary. As the building rises, the floors extend further forward beyond the actual boundary. This trick not only influences the appearance, but also has a practical benefit: it increases the living space. 

Views and Insights with Corners and Edges 

The architects create further breaks in the facade design through the purist design of the openings. On the ground floor, copper panels cover the garage door and entrance. They prevent views into the interior of the house but reflect the surroundings. On the first floor, the window is an inward-turned bay window. From here, residents have a view of the Buddenturm, the oldest surviving part of the former city fortifications. A generous window opening on the second floor also allows for views. However, the Hehn and Pohl team dispensed with any axial symmetry. 

TECE: Technically and aesthetically convincing 

The bathrooms confidently present themselves as fully-fledged living spaces. "Our design approach naturally fully incorporates modern bathroom architecture," say Marc Hehn and Christian Pohl. Load-bearing components and stylish accents come from the Emsdetten-based family business TECE: the designs for washbasins and toilets, and the icing on the cake: "TECEnow." This is the designer flush plate with its understated geometry and generously sized buttons. The flush plate's particularly flat design and flush-mounted installation further emphasize its clear appearance. The rich, mechanical feel of the rubber-cushioned buttons underscores the high-quality overall impression. hehnpohl architektur bda opted for the trendy color black when selecting the finish. 

"We are very happy to use TECE products when furnishing our properties because their quality meets our standards," confirms architect Pohl. "Another advantage is the company's roots in the region. Initial contact with the products came from tradespeople who enjoy working with the Emsdetten-based constructions. Furthermore, the design of the application components is also sophisticated, so TECE products also impress aesthetically." 

TECE recognized early on that for more and more builders, the bathroom is the focal point of their home. Ease of planning and design freedom are important in implementation – regardless of the size of the room or the budget. 

Stefan Schaefer, Sales Manager for Project Management at TECE, emphasizes: "We see ourselves as partners of architects, planners, and builders, to whom we want to offer technically sophisticated solutions. Solutions like TECEnow that meet the highest design standards while integrating economically and functionally into the overall bathroom planning concept."