Ausserrothhof.
Listed building and then what?

The Ausserrothhof stands among the vineyards. Pinot Blanc grows here, alongside a place created for living and exhibiting art. The listed farmhouse carries the history of its setting within its architecture — a building shaped by local materials and the needs of its time. Familiar forms that foster a sense of identity and belonging.

Building on the existing architecture begins with understanding what is already there. Its particular qualities guide the design, whilst its materials forge connections. Alongside the historic farmhouse, a new open volume of glass extends into the landscape. It draws the gaze outward, keeping the surroundings present within the space. Old and new enter into dialogue, both rooted in the character of the place.

Bush-hammered exposed concrete with limestone aggregate meets local larch timber and glass. Rough grain next to transparent surfaces. The timber brings warmth, the concrete a sense of weight. The material palette recalls the building traditions of the 17th century, reinterpreting them through a contemporary architectural language in the new extension.

Between the intimacy of the historic farmhouse and the openness of the new volume, an interplay between shelter and expansiveness emerges. Living, contemplating art, looking out across the vineyards. The Ausserrothhof carries on the history of the place – through materials, spatial relationships and an architecture that grows from its surroundings.