Our vision of successful living always leads us to two-sided considerations: to ?on the one hand, and on the other? scenarios. For example, we want to feel secure and snug, knowing we can close the door on the world, and at the same time feel liberated. So the question arises of how we can combine and balance both needs. Is there a way from ?on the one hand, and on the other? to ?not only, but also?" A fusion born out of the spirit of our times.

© Robert Niederl

Architects: Zoran Bodrozic

Location: Vienna, Austria

Area: 227.0 sqm

Project Year: 2015

Photographs: Robert Niederl

© Robert Niederl

Our vision of successful living always leads us to two-sided considerations: to ?on the one hand, and on the other? scenarios. For example, we want to feel secure and snug, knowing we can close the door on the world, and at the same time feel liberated. So the question arises of how we can combine and balance both needs. Is there a way from ?on the one hand, and on the other? to ?not only, but also?" A fusion born out of the spirit of our times.
© Robert Niederl

The first question that arises is that of the ideal location. And even this consideration involves bridging differences. People are sociable and have a need for solitude. They want to be in the big city and in a village, they want to enjo...