the autohaus is built for work, leisure and home life
the second floor is expressed as a single mass that floats above an open garage
compact living spaces enveloped by an airtight wall system
matt fajkus and his team characterized the autohaus with compact living quarters, expressed as a single mass that floats above an open garage for flexible gathering and automotive calibration and display. in effect, the second story volume moves forward to allow double height views of the rear garage space while creating a ground level carport. this salient feature is made possible by using lightweight, insulated concrete composite blocks to create a wall system that exceeds the latest codes. With such an airtight and highly insulated building envelope, the garage space achieves high indoor environmental quality and durability.
the autohaus comprises compact living quarters enveloped by an airtight wall system
a fully personalized AND conscious design for greater well-being
Along with airtight insulation, the project articulates material and resource efficiency, full customization, on-site installation, premium detailing and integrated design. To achieve these results, the architectural team worked with the on-site contractor to produce custom steel windows and doors, introduced recycled materials and minimized the use of concrete. Furthermore, the autohaus aims to increase the well-being of its owners through interior-exterior connections that provide abundant natural light and ventilation while enhancing the usability of interior spaces. the team also designed a future one-bedroom home for aging owners that can be easily added inside the garage, allowing the autohaus to outlast its current use.
roof platform above the garage in the autohaus
the living room has a double height volume open to the garage below
an office is created by inserting a volume dressed in wood between the living spaces and the bedroom
a skylight in the stairwell illuminates both the steps and the living space
the floating living quarters form a daily carport in front of the autohaus
project info:
Last name: auto house
site: austin, texas,
Year of completion: 2017
architecture: mat fajkus architecture
design team: matt fajkus, david birt, sarah wassel
general contractor : amount & co
first floor walls: Bautex systems
A V: smarter homes
structural engineering: ARCH Consulting Engineers
photography: charles davis smith FAIA, creative biker jacket, casey wood, mat fajkus architecture
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edited by: lea zeitoun | design boom
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