Neufert House

1929 Weimar

Ernst Neufert planned a residential building with an architectural office.

Based on American models, the house (10x10m) was planned with a metre grid as a experimental timber house. Modern architecture, high functionality, economical and ecological execution were the basis of the design. The prefabricated supporting scaffolding was erected on top of the masonry with a cellar, garage and guest room in only two days. (Balloon frame principle)

To minimize manual labor, all parts were made in a local carpentry and assembled on site. After 6 weeks the house was completed.

The ground floor holds a kitchen with a separate entrance and multifunctional workroom. All rooms lead directly to the centrally located staircase. The window bands run across several rooms. The tent roof protrudes far beyond the foundation walls and protects the house from weather.

The bedrooms and the bathroom of the family were located on the upper floor. Two of these rooms lead onto a balcony.