We wanted to buy a holiday home by Rieden’s Waldsee lake, but none of the properties we viewed felt right. We love wood combined with modern design. Then we were offered hillside plots in Rieden. We took on the challenge of making them buildable. Secluded from view on all sides, with stunning panoramic views to the south, they were perfect for our project.

Before construction began, the turf, bushes and scrub had to be cleared.

As the property is on a very steep slope, extensive earthworks were required.

Two retaining walls were built at the lower end of the property to stabilise the slope.

The foundation stone was laid, as tradition dictates, with a daily newspaper and a lucky penny.

The walls were built from precast concrete sections so this stage of construction would be complete in time for the delivery of the timber houses.

On May 25, 2021, the time had finally come. Timber house 1 was erected in just 7 hours. House 2 followed two days later. Eco-friendly timber-frame construction creates a unique atmosphere indoors, while the natural scent and comfortable living environment are a delight.

The exterior cladding on House 1, made from Siberian larch, is now complete. House 2 followed at the end of June.

Drywall, heating and electrical installation work begins...

20 m² of space to enjoy nature

A staircase made of wild oak, crafted by a carpenter, leads to the upper floor.

Stylish lighting highlights the beautiful larch timber façade.

The first chalet was completed after just four months of construction, starting from when the wooden houses were placed on their foundations.