A Life Without Compromise: Exclusively Renovated Luxury Bungalow In A Prime Location In Kaarst

This bungalow is the result of a complete reinterpretation. Upon entering, one immediately senses that no compromises were made: every floor, door, and passageway reflects a design vision that harmoniously blends artisanal tradition with architectural ambition. The floors and all outdoor areas feature custom-made terrazzo, a natural stone material created specifically for this project and entirely unique in its execution. The doors are equally distinctive; their installation required structural recalculations, adjustments to the lintels by a structural engineer, and the expansion of openings to reach floor-to-ceiling height. The door panels themselves, available in both hinged and sliding versions, are clad in furniture-grade linoleum, a material typically found in high-end cabinetry that lends the entire interior a unique tactile quality. The kitchen was crafted by a master joiner, with every line precisely aligned to the spatial layout. A utility room is also included. The bathroom vanity units are made of solid natural stone, again custom-fabricated. The exterior features a fully restored façade; the joints were exposed, cleaned, and repainted, restoring the building’s shell to its original pristine condition. The roof has been completely renewed, incorporating state-of-the-art PU insulation and waterproofing, complemented by new skylights created by cutting through the concrete slab to flood the interior with natural light. The parapet features high-quality cladding made of Prefa brass sheeting, which will develop a patina over time, giving the building a distinctive character.
Inside, floor-to-ceiling windows create a seamless transition between the living space and the garden. The herringbone-pattern vinyl flooring in the lower level combines warmth with ease of maintenance. Two independent heat pumps handle the building’s climate control: one supplies the newly installed underfloor heating, while the second regulates room temperature via an air conditioning system that has been intricately integrated into the architecture and completely concealed from view. The energy systems meet the highest standards: a photovoltaic array with an output of approximately 20 kW, coupled with a 10 kW battery storage unit, makes the house largely energy-independent. Two wallboxes are available to support electric mobility. The outdoor area has been designed with the same exacting standards as the interior. A terrace canopy outside the bedroom creates a sheltered transitional space between indoors and outdoors, while a garden pergola offers an inviting spot for long evenings. An outdoor kitchen effectively extends the indoor kitchen-living area into the garden. Black steel serves as a unifying design motif throughout the outdoor grounds, precise, timeless, and consistent. What is being handed over here is no off-the-shelf house; it is a unique property, crafted with the philosophy that nothing is left to chance.