Landhaus Khuner, Payerbach, Protected single-family home in Payerbach, Austria.
Landhaus Khuner is a protected residential dwelling in Payerbach built from log and stone construction situated against the Kreuzberg mountainside. From its location, views extend toward the Rax and Schneeberg peaks.
Adolf Loos designed and completed this mountain residence in 1930 during a period when he was creating several significant dwellings. The building reflects his mature architectural approach of that era.
The house displays Loos' Raumplan concept through varying ceiling heights and room placement that abandons traditional floor plans. Visitors experience this thoughtful spatial organization throughout the building today.
The house has different access points for different seasons: in winter a smaller entrance is used, while summer months offer external staircases to multiple terraces. Visitors should be prepared for varying routes and elevation changes.
The ceiling heights in the living and dining areas are deliberately varied to create psychological spaces while incorporating the mountain landscape. This demonstrates Loos' belief that architectural details influence the well-being of inhabitants.
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