Across two levels and approximately 184 m² of living space, this maisonette apartment combines generous proportions with a remarkably calm and cohesive design.
As part of a comprehensive renovation, the apartment was completely reinterpreted and its interior carefully coordinated throughout. The materials follow a clear concept: natural woods, light surfaces, precise joinery and selected ceramic elements define the appearance. Continuous herringbone parquet by Faro forms the design foundation, lending the rooms warmth and a timeless sense of ease.
The upper floor is dedicated to shared living. The kitchen, dining and living areas form one open, connected space in which the individual zones flow seamlessly into one another. The newly designed Beckermann kitchen integrates discreetly into the architecture. Light fronts meet large-format wooden elements, while the centrally positioned island structures the room and creates a natural transition to the dining area. French hexagonal tiles by Winckelmans provide a deliberate contrast to the herringbone parquet and subtly define the kitchen area without interrupting the openness of the space.
Materials and colours have been deliberately kept restrained. Wood brings warmth to the clear design, while finely integrated lighting creates carefully considered accents and allows the architecture to breathe. The Alpin Ofen fireplace was also incorporated into the new design concept. Its minimalist language of form blends naturally into the living area and creates a calm counterpoint to the open kitchen.
Large glazed areas open the living space onto the garden. The adjoining patio extends the living area outdoors, while natural-stone walls and established planting give the exterior a pleasantly sheltered and private character.
The lower level forms the apartment’s private area. Five rooms are arranged along the spacious hallway, allowing for various uses as bedrooms, children’s rooms, guest rooms or offices. The herringbone parquet continues on this floor, uniting the individual rooms into a calm overall composition. The unusually generous circulation area itself becomes part of the living space, giving this level an openness that extends beyond its purely functional purpose. The rooms have direct access to the adjoining outdoor areas and benefit from abundant daylight and views of the greenery.
Particular care is evident in the design of the newly completed bathrooms. In the master bathroom, custom-made wooden joinery is combined with a Villeroy & Boch basin from the Artis collection, KWC fittings and a Schmidlin bathtub. The carefully coordinated material concept continues in the other wet rooms. Sanitary fixtures by Laufen, fittings by KWC and tiles by Sabag are combined with bespoke joinery and selected built-in elements. This creates distinctive spaces that nevertheless follow the same design language as the rest of the interior.
In addition to the main living areas, the apartment offers generous ancillary spaces that integrate naturally into everyday life. A private laundry room and a cellar are located directly within the apartment. The offering is complemented by a separate hobby room and two parking spaces in the underground garage.
Südstrasse is located in a quiet residential neighbourhood of Thalwil, characterised by little through traffic. Schools, shopping facilities and public transport are all easily accessible, as are Zurich and the other municipalities along the left shore of Lake Zurich. This secluded residential setting is therefore combined with a location offering convenient everyday connections.
The generosity of the original architecture forms the foundation of this apartment. Through its comprehensive redesign, it has become a home whose quality does not depend on individual design statements, but on the interplay of space, materials and craftsmanship. An interior deliberately characterised by restraint, leaving room for the people who live in it.