"Libeskind Villa" awakens the senses

Libeskind describes the series as "a limited artistic edition of a new space, of a new way of living, a total work of art."

Daniel Libeskind at the ceremony. “Life itself, its vitality and diversity have inspired me in my design.”

The Design
The Libeskind Villa, Daniel Libeskind's first signature series home, creates a new dialogue between contemporary living and a completely new experience of space. It is unique at every turn, offering maximum insulation and durability, cutting-edge technologies and compliance with some of the toughest energy-saving standards across the world. The Libeskind Villa awakens the senses: light floods through glass expanses, clean lines invite calm, elegant halls and staircases offer seamless transitions. Symbolically and physically, the Villa's connection with nature is uninterrupted, offering ample natural light and open spaces.

A building with an extraordinary facade

A trio of interlocking architectural bands envelops the Villa in striking angles, creating a dramatic, asymmetrical interior of spiraling, two-story peaks and smooth transitions to secluded terraces. The impressive entrance hall leads to an elaborate Grand Room which highlights the geometric space. Design details reveal style and functionality: A balcony adjacent to the master bedroom is adorned with elaborate metalwork; light wells direct daylight into a sauna; and recessed wardrobes streamline dressing spaces.

Wall structure in due consideration of heat insulation during the summer

Sustainable Materials
Sustainable materials are at the heart of Libeskind's design. While not apparent from the exterior, the Villa is largely constructed of wood, a renewable resource that is making a strong comeback as a key building material for the 21st Century, due to its impressive carbon-storing capabilities.

The wooden core offers maximum thermal insulation, and thus efficient operation. With more than 360 mm of recyclable wooden fibers and a heat transition coefficient of 0.11 W/m²K, the insulation of the Villa's exterior walls matches that of passive houses.

Assembling the standing seam solar energy absorbers integrated into the roof

Renewable Energy Sources
The Villa employs onsite renewable energy sources for heating, electricity and water. Its standard configuration includes a solar thermal system which is invisibly integrated into the zinc façade, as well as a geothermal system with a high-efficiency heat pump. In addition, electric power may be generated from photovoltaic thin film, while rain water can be harvested from the rooftop for use in the garden's irrigation system.

Reception area for RHEINZINK’s guests

Energy Saving Standards
As a result of its high thermal insulation capabilities and renewable energy sources, the Villa is classified as a low-energy structure. Indeed, it complies with some of the world's toughest energy-saving standards, such as Germany's KfW40 code, which indicates a thermal energy consumption of less than 40 kWh/m²a.

Further Information:
web: www.libeskind-villa.com 
Studio Daniel Libeskind - www.daniel-libeskind.com
The new Rheinzink reception building  - www.follow-your-inspiration.com 
Book of Works - Rheinzink Reception Building designed by Daniel Libeskind