The unique Auto Residence was built on the border of a nature preserve in Gnigl near Salzburg, Austria.  The owners originally purchased a corner lot with a typical 70’s style suburban home on it, and wanted to renovate and update the house and structure.  This presented many opportunities, as well as challenges, including:

• Transforming a 70’s style house structure and design into that of a car.
• Creating two separate dwelling areas for parents and children by closing off former openings and thereby allowing future generations to live under one roof.
  

• Instituting a “3 liter” energy efficient heating and insulation technique that optimizes all current building technologies, drastically reducing energy consumption.
• Adherence to all the strict, legal building and design codes which regulate the compliance for projects in this prime location in historic Salzburg, Austria.
• Applying practical architectural engineering to a unique design concept.