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Heusch had achieved his goal of creating 1,500 sq. ft. of underground,
yet naturally-lit, office space.

“I am pleased to have been able to replicate the process of harmonizing
the built environment with its natural surroundings,” concludes
Heusch. “I now have the most serene office commute that I could
have ever imagined.”

Completed in 2017, the office addition took Heusch 10 months to
build and has renewed international attention to an architectural
project that innovates at every turn. At a point in history when
the delicate balance between nature and the built environment has
exponentially grown in importance, Heusch’s Oak Pass aesthetic
and structural innovation has garnered tremendous interest from
architectural circles as a model for future projects.

“There is a definite professional advantage to living within the built
environment that I have created,” concludes Heusch. “The success of
the project, and the natural beauty of my surroundings, inspire new
ideas every day for advancing the integration of architectural design
into the natural environment.” dw

Technical sheet
Architects: Heusch Inc
Client: Gerhard Heusch
Contractor: Owner/builder
Concrete Contractor: Toltec Concrete
Area of project: 320m2 House 150m2 Studio Addition
Built: 2006 House, 2017 Studio Addition
Photography: Frederico Zignani, Gerhard Heusch

www.heusch.com

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