Haus Strasser
How Raumplan Principles Shaped the Conversion of an Existing Structure
J. Stutzenberger (TU Delft - Architecture and the Built Environment)
J.S. Zeinstra – Mentor
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Abstract
This thesis explores the transformation of Haus Strasser (1918/19) by Adolf Loos as a case study to understand the application and development of Raumplan principles in conversions. Based on an analysis of archival and contemporary architectural drawings, photographs, and literature, it aims to reveal how Loos restructured circulation, introduced layers, and used materials to define spatial hierarchies and enhance interior experience. The study highlights how movement and perception were carefully arranged through reconfigured staircases, axial views, and strategic use of mirrors, openings and materials. It argues that the transformation of Haus Strasser demonstrates how existing structures can be reinterpreted through Raumplan principles – not by imposing new forms, but by revealing the spatial potential within the original design to create a cohesive architectural whole.