Tisens Farmhouse – Historic Farm Structure Revived

The architecture of the existing building, with its well-proportioned punctuated façade, rendered surfaces and deep, open loggia in the attic storey, corresponds to the traditional rural building style of the area. The fundamental design idea is to leave this spatial unity intact and not to disturb it through structural interventions or changes to the surface structures. The refurbishment of the building brings an aesthetic enhancement of the village scene and at the same time means a revitalisation of this part of the village. The project for the “Kesslerhaus” comprises the refurbishment and conversion of the southern part of the house; the northern part with the former parish hall remains unchanged for the time being. While retaining as much of the historic fabric as possible, the project provides for adapting the existing living spaces to contemporary requirements. Existing room divisions and façade openings are kept; the basement is used for storage and ancillary rooms, the ground floor for living, and the attic storey remains unchanged. In the eastern part of the basement lies the main entrance with a cloakroom area and an adjoining cellar room that can serve as a hobby room; the rooms to the west, and thus on the slope side, are used as cellars and storage rooms. The ground floor accommodates the living rooms; the former Stube (parlour) and the two adjoining rooms retain their function.