Recycling of an apartment building
Rorschach, CH
![Recycled apartment building with a new external staircase and timber arcades Recycled apartment building with a new external staircase and timber arcades](/.imaging/mte/default-theme/resize-width-6/dam/Holzbau/Bilder/Referenzen/traumrecyclinghaus/traumrecyclinghaus-aussenansicht-mit-holzterrassen-holzbau-blumer-lehmann.jpg/jcr:content/traumrecyclinghaus-aussenansicht-mit-holzterrassen-holzbau-blumer-lehmann.jpg)
![Kitchen in an accenting colour with wooden floor and green interior features Kitchen in an accenting colour with wooden floor and green interior features](/.imaging/mte/default-theme/resize-width-8-ratio-0675/dam/Holzbau/Bilder/Referenzen/traumrecyclinghaus/traumrecyclinghaus-kueche-mit-blick-auf-laubengang-holzbau-blumer-lehmann.jpg/jcr:content/traumrecyclinghaus-kueche-mit-blick-auf-laubengang-holzbau-blumer-lehmann.jpg)
Existing elements are preserved and complemented with modern interior features. The living spaces look refreshed and updated following the recycling conversion.
![Apartment building with new timber arcades Apartment building with new timber arcades](/.imaging/mte/default-theme/resize-width-6/dam/Holzbau/Bilder/Referenzen/traumrecyclinghaus/traumrecyclinghaus-holzterrassen-und-treppe-holzbau-blumer-lehmann.jpg/jcr:content/traumrecyclinghaus-holzterrassen-und-treppe-holzbau-blumer-lehmann.jpg)
The new and spacious timber arcades elevate the apartments even further and provide plenty of outside space.
![Fitted kitchen with cupboard doors in an accenting colour and wooden floor Fitted kitchen with cupboard doors in an accenting colour and wooden floor](/.imaging/mte/default-theme/resize-width-8-ratio-0675/dam/Holzbau/Bilder/Referenzen/traumrecyclinghaus/traumrecyclinghaus-kueche-mit-holzboden-holzbau-blumer-lehmann.jpg/jcr:content/traumrecyclinghaus-kueche-mit-holzboden-holzbau-blumer-lehmann.jpg)
Old and new are the perfect combination and create harmonious living spaces.
![Open-plan kitchen and entrance area with green accenting features Open-plan kitchen and entrance area with green accenting features](/.imaging/mte/default-theme/resize-width-8-ratio-0675/dam/Holzbau/Bilder/Referenzen/traumrecyclinghaus/traumrecyclinghaus-kueche-wohnungseingang-holzbau-blumer-lehmann.jpg/jcr:content/traumrecyclinghaus-kueche-wohnungseingang-holzbau-blumer-lehmann.jpg)
Structural changes and modifications of the previous layout, where considered useful, were carried out and deliberately left visible
![Timber arcade Timber arcade](/.imaging/mte/default-theme/resize-width-8-ratio-0675/dam/Holzbau/Bilder/Referenzen/traumrecyclinghaus/traumrecyclinghaus-laubengang-aus-holz-holzbau-blumer-lehmann.jpg/jcr:content/traumrecyclinghaus-laubengang-aus-holz-holzbau-blumer-lehmann.jpg)
Additional living space in the warmer months: the new timber arcade.
![Terrace for the loft apartment with outdoor furniture Terrace for the loft apartment with outdoor furniture](/.imaging/mte/default-theme/resize-width-6/dam/Holzbau/Bilder/Referenzen/traumrecyclinghaus/traumrecyclinghaus-terrasse-mit-holzgelaender-holzbau-blumer-lehmann.jpg/jcr:content/traumrecyclinghaus-terrasse-mit-holzgelaender-holzbau-blumer-lehmann.jpg)
A new dormer has transformed the attic rooms into an apartment with a spacious terrace.
![Bedroom with wooden floor and light-green accenting features Bedroom with wooden floor and light-green accenting features](/.imaging/mte/default-theme/resize-width-8-ratio-0675/dam/Holzbau/Bilder/Referenzen/traumrecyclinghaus/traumrecyclinghaus-schlafzimmer-mit-holzboden-holzbau-blumer-lehmann.jpg/jcr:content/traumrecyclinghaus-schlafzimmer-mit-holzboden-holzbau-blumer-lehmann.jpg)
The interior features are thoughtfully picked out to give the bedroom its elegant feel.