Haus Kucher, Contemporary residential building in Rottenburg am Neckar, Germany.

Haus Kucher is a residential building with four large dormer windows on its south facade and gently curved exterior walls across multiple levels. The structure features external staircases on both short sides that connect the basement entrance to the upper living floors.

The building was constructed between 1988 and 1991 as an early project by Swiss architect Valerio Olgiati during his time working in Germany. This project represents a significant point in the architect's career where he began exploring geometric forms and spatial concepts.

Haus Kucher is a private residence, so the cultural interest lies in its plan: the entrance level sits below the street, and two outdoor staircases on the short sides lead up to the living floor. The north-facing courtyard, enclosed by concrete walls, is joined to the living room by a single large pane of glass.

Haus Kucher is a private residence, so visits are limited to viewing the exterior from the street and the lanes north of Rottenburg's old town. The house sits on sloping ground: the street-level entrance leads into the basement, and the two outdoor staircases on the short sides climb to the living floor. The gently curved outer walls are easiest to notice when walking past at an angle.

The house sits on a slope, and the entrance level is the basement, reached directly from the street; two outdoor staircases on the short sides then lead up to the living floor. The north-facing courtyard is enclosed by concrete walls and opens onto the living room through a large pane of glass.