The Leander project‭, ‬which was developed in close collaboration between Andreas Gruber Architekten and the artist Leander Schwazer‭, ‬rises up in the middle of an enclave in the forest‭.‬ This three-storey building serves as a harmonious home and workspace for three generations‭.‬ At the same time‭, ‬it enters into a dialogue with the neighbouring agricultural buildings‭; ‬the resulting ensemble stands as a model for the further development of building culture‭.‬

The architectural concept of the project is inspired by the infinite column of the sculptor Brancusi‭.‬ This idea is realised in a carefully designed building whose form symbolises continuity‭.‬ At the same time‭, ‬the façade‭, ‬which strives towards infinity‭, ‬towards the sky‭, ‬is enclosed by a gabled roof‭.‬

The outer shell of the building presents itself as a protective envelope in the form of timber cladding with a carbonised surface‭.‬ This façade enters into a dialogue with the surrounding forest and blends seamlessly into the natural environment‭.‬ The basic structure of the building is made of ecological mineral bricks‭, ‬as these promise sustainability and longevity‭.‬ Due to the high groundwater level and the danger zones of the neighbouring river‭, ‬the ground floor rests on a mineral base and is accessed via a concrete staircase‭.‬ No basement was built‭, ‬instead the neighbouring existing buildings are used for this purpose in a sustainable manner‭.‬

This special building combines art‭, ‬functionality and sustainability and creates a unique place to live surrounded by nature‭.‬