Bronze A' Design Award Winner 2025
Dipl. Ing. (FH) Christian Gaus's Residential Building Interior Design presents a hospitality-focused spatial composition structured around a prominent horizontal bar element faced in glazed ceramic tiles of saturated turquoise-cyan, a hue reminiscent of swimming pool interiors or mid-century ceramic installations, positioned within the middle ground and commanding approximately forty percent of the picture plane's width, this vivid chromatic mass anchored by a robust wooden countertop in warm honey-toned timber exhibiting pronounced grain patterns suggesting oak or ash with natural oil finish, the bar's frontal plane constructed from subway-style rectangular tiles laid in running bond pattern creating rhythmic horizontal striations that catch and reflect ambient illumination, above which rises a symmetrical back-bar shelving system displaying glassware in orderly rows and bottles suggesting beverage service, this vertical storage zone topped by a striking linear pendant luminaire comprising seven exposed-filament bulbs enclosed within a minimalist rectangular metal frame finished in matte black or dark bronze, the fixture suspended by slender chains and providing focused task lighting while establishing strong geometric horizontality echoing the bar counter below, three bar stools with circular wooden seats in medium caramel leather or vinyl and slender black metal legs occupy the foreground right establishing human scale and invitational seating, wall surfaces beyond rendered in the same saturated turquoise establishing chromatic continuity and enveloping spatial coherence, a cylindrical structural column finished in complementary blue-gray rises at left third creating vertical counterpoint to horizontal emphasis, polished concrete flooring in cool neutral gray provides tonal grounding and reflects overhead illumination creating subtle luminosity, right wall features exposed masonry in warm cream limestone or recycled brick with irregular mortar joints introducing textural contrast and historical resonance against contemporary smoothness, visible HVAC ductwork in metallic bronze or copper runs diagonally across upper right register embracing industrial aesthetic transparency, additional pendant fixture in dark metal with curved shade visible right mid-ground, background reveals glimpsed adjacent spaces through doorway or partition suggesting spatial layering and functional zoning, chromatic palette demonstrates sophisticated split-complementary harmony pairing dominant cool cyan-turquoise with warm amber-honey wood tones and tertiary cream masonry accents, lighting paradigm combines ambient diffused natural illumination entering from unseen apertures with focused decorative pendant fixtures creating layered luminosity, spatial construction employs modified two-point perspective with recession toward background aperture, composition achieves asymmetrical balance through turquoise mass offset by cream masonry texture and bronze ductwork, surface treatment alternates between glossy reflective tile and matte absorptive plaster, edge behavior demonstrates crisp material transitions befitting contemporary hospitality design, stylistic vocabulary references industrial-chic aesthetic merging exposed infrastructure with refined material palette, atmosphere conveys approachable sophistication and convivial social invitation suitable for contemporary residential communal gathering or boutique hospitality venue.
Perched along Ueberlingen's Seepromenade, the 17th century building at No. 11 has long been a waterfront fixture. Owned by the Oexle family since 1920, it became a restaurant in 1957. A recent renovation balanced preservation with sustainability, incorporating upcycled structural elements and repurposed furnishings. The redesign draws from its setting muted blues and natural materials echo the lake's shifting tones, while expanded window openings maximize natural light and frame uninterrupted water views, reinforcing the seamless connection between architecture and landscape.