maximilian eisenköck completes a white, floating pavilion for sculpture artist in austria

vienna-based studio maximilian eisenköck architecture has completed a minimalist, white pavilion for sculpture artist monika rienoessl. dubbed studio pavilion R, the structure is located in the small village of neuaigen in the south of austria, where the artist was raised. after selling her apartment in the city, rienoessl approached the studio to help her build her dream house where she could live and display her artwork.

images by martin weiß

the studio pavilion R by maximilian eisenköck architecture was developed with the idea of creating a basic structure with as few parts as possible in order to use the remaining budget for the renovation of the previously existing country house. the structure of the pavilion consists of 43 tiny columns with a diameter of 60mm fixed on prefabricated concrete foundations supporting a 140mm wooden board as the roof. the interior and exterior space is only divided by an almost invisible layer of extra clear float glass. the setback of the roof provides maximum light throughout the day preventing direct solar radiation. moreover, it removes the need for additional sunshades or cooling systems.

the old clay brick house on the main street serves as a striking contrast to the light new structure in the back. the existing house was in a very bad state of repair but it was able to be saved and upgraded with some simple but effective improvements such as the reorganization of the floor plan and some additional window openings where they were needed. now it serves as the artist’s workshop and as a display of the artist’s sculptures.

project info: 

name: studio pavilion R

design: maximilian eisenköck architecture

location: neuaigen, austria

year: 2020

function: atelier and residential building

pictures: martin weiß

status: completed