This playful and sophisticated residence and commercial space means your farthest commute to work could be no more than clomping down a bespoke set of stairs. Located in Munich , Germany , in a suburb known as Gröbenzell, the $7.7 million live-work residence is striking and delightfully unconventional.
Visualized by Günter Neunzig and his partner, Lucia Kalok, who founded product manufacturer and interior design firm G90 , the structure does triple duty as the couple’s residence and office space, as well as a commercial showroom for their products. Completed in 2010, the couple tapped architectural firm Hildmann Wilke to imbue the industrial-style building with a one-of-a-kind façade. The blackened steel building’s showroom is filled with light thanks to double-height windows, with nearby offices and a small design factory to manufacture products.
The future owner can incorporate this area into the residence, transform it into a residence of its own, or continue using the space for any number of commercial purposes, including a classic car gallery, a restaurant, or an event location. A monolithic ‘penthouse’ on the second story serves as the residence. The showroom and private living spaces feature similar design, making it a cohesive multi-use space.
Constructed from glass and concrete, the building is minimalist in nature but has been transformed into a design-forward modern residence with oversized light fixtures, large-format artworks, curated finishes, and .
