Flat to rent 1 bedroom • 77 m² without real estate, Rhineland-Palatinate

In picturesque Piesport, one of the largest wine-growing communities along the Moselle, a modern multifamily building is taking shape on an area of approximately 765 m². The project impresses both architecturally and sustainably. The rectangular building features a clear and straightforward architectural language that emphasizes modern design. Across two full floors and a loft floor, a total of eight high-quality residential units will be created.

The apartments, with living areas ranging from about 62 m² to 94 m², offer spacious terraces on the ground floor, extra-wide balconies on the upper floor, and roof terraces in the penthouse units. Large window fronts and the southeast orientation of the balconies ensure, besides an impressive view of the surrounding vineyards, an abundance of natural light.

A central elevator provides convenient, step-free access to the residential units. In addition, the building has a basement that not only offers individual storage rooms for residents but also features a central laundry and drying room as well as a large bicycle storage area. This storage area is easily accessible via a generously sized elevator that, besides transporting bicycles, is also suitable for stretcher or patient transport.

The covered entrance area houses a weather-protected mailbox and a video intercom system. For residents’ convenience, ten parking spaces for cars are located right in front of the building. All parking spaces are equipped with the appropriate connections for electric vehicles in accordance with the Building Electromobility Infrastructure Act (GEIG).

For the project, a sustainability certification has been applied for with an accredited certification body to obtain the “Sustainable Building” (NH) quality label. This underlines the building’s ambition to be a role model not only in architectural design, but also in ecological and energy efficiency.

Piesport is an idyllic community in the Bernkastel-Wittlich district of Rhineland-Palatinate and is one of the largest wine-growing communities along the Moselle. To serve its approximately 2,300 residents, the town offers a supermarket, a bakery and butcher shop, as well as post and bank branches. For larger shopping trips, the neighboring town of Bernkastel-Kues is easily accessible. Local general practitioners and dentists ensure medical care, while specialized treatments are provided at the nearby hospital in Bernkastel-Kues. Although Piesport does not have its own high school, there are good connections to schools in Bernkastel-Kues. In addition to an elementary school, Piesport also offers a local kindergarten for early childhood education.

Overall, Piesport provides a high quality of life with excellent infrastructure and is particularly suited for families and older people.

The multifamily building is heated in an environmentally friendly manner by a modern air heat pump that, together with the exceptionally well-insulated, airtight building envelope, ensures low heating costs. High-performance triple-glazed windows and a thermal-bridge-free construction significantly contribute to minimizing energy consumption. A controlled supply and exhaust ventilation system with heat recovery maintains fresh, pleasant air in all living areas throughout the year without wasting energy.

The extensively greened flat roof, also known as a “green roof,” contributes to a more pleasant indoor climate and helps reduce energy costs for heating and air conditioning. The layer of plants also acts as a natural protection for the roof waterproofing against weather effects and UV radiation.

Large windows and a clear ceiling height of approximately 2.56 m create bright, light-filled rooms. External shading of the windows is provided by motorized horizontal venetian blinds. These not only protect against direct sunlight but also help keep the heat out in summer and allow it in during winter.

The bicycle room located in the basement provides a dry and secure space for bicycle storage. With a depth of 2.10 m, the elevator cabin offers ample space to ensure the effortless transport of bicycles to the basement.

The wall surfaces of all living areas are finished with a neutral, medium-grain textured wallpaper and painted white. The ceilings receive a light coat of paint. Inside the apartments, all living areas are floored with vinyl panels in a wood effect, while the bathrooms are tiled. White interior doors harmonize with the modern design concept, and the kitchens come pre-installed.

Due to the airtight building envelope, extractor dryers are not suitable. Instead, condensing or heat-pump dryers must be used, as they do not expel air outside and thus do not compromise the building’s energy efficiency.