Ayoughi House
Nestled in a park-like garden with views of the gentle hills of the Taunus, Ayoughi House unites architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture into one harmonious, holistic concept. The property borders directly on a historic park with a grand villa, an environment that lends the project its distinct atmosphere and sense of serenity.
The client, herself an architect, was personally involved in shaping and developing the house’s concept. Together, we created a design that precisely reflects the family’s individual vision and translates it into a timeless, classical architectural language.
Upon entering, one experiences a spatial composition of exceptional quality: the foyer expands vertically into a generous atrium open to the top. A sculptural staircase and a graphically crafted wooden cube – functioning both as furniture and as an architectural element – define this central space. The result is a sequence of complex three-dimensional spaces that convey movement and lightness, making the theme of vertical openness tangibly present.
At the heart of the house lies the planted central atrium. It connects the open living areas along fluid axes, drawing light, air, and nature deep into the interior. It creates zones for togetherness and tranquility – open, effortless, and imbued with an innate sense of generosity.
The family for whom this home was conceived includes lively twins – and a rhythm of life that balances activity with retreat. The floor plan responds with functional clarity and emotional softness: rooms open and close, transitions remain fluid. A separate, self-contained living unit for parents or grandparents offers privacy and independence while maintaining closeness and shared living in a natural way.
The landscape architecture follows our ambition to merge architecture and nature organically. The naturally sloping terrain was gently modeled and brought up to the living level, creating direct access from the main floor into the garden. The valuable mature trees were fully preserved and sensitively integrated into the new design. This finely tuned interplay between existing nature and new topography has produced a garden space that both shapes and extends the character of the house.
As architects, we carry overall responsibility for architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture. Our holistic approach ensures that material, form, detail, and atmosphere interlock coherently – visibly, tangibly, and enduringly.
Ayoughi House embodies our conviction that architecture should express life, personality, and place in a bespoke way. In the heart of the Rhine-Main region, near Frankfurt, a home has emerged that is defined by timeless elegance, sustainability, and emotional depth – a place of calm, clarity, and familial vitality.
- Year
- 2025