Residential building
in Kressbronn

Shutters emphasize the character and authenticity
of the historic, rural architecture.

People in Germany are once again being drawn to the countryside: reasons for this development include not only the housing shortage and corresponding rents in urban areas, but also a longing for unspoiled nature and rural idyll. This also includes traditional architecture, which has developed over many centuries and has only imperceptibly adapted to modernity. A farmhouse in the Lake Constance region, which has been given a fresh facade and new EHRET folding shutters, is a prime example of this.

The façade of this 19th-century farmhouse in Kressbronn, with its adjoining farm buildings, was extensively renovated in 2024. The strict structure of the building envelope with windows directly above each other is typical of many farmhouses in southern Germany. The window reveals and frames are highlighted in gray, while the shutters shine in a rich, natural green.

Green is one of the most popular colors for folding shutters, and not just in this region. It contrasts strongly with the white exterior plaster and harmonizes with the trees, forests, and meadows in the surrounding countryside. In Kressbronn, the Rom model was installed, with slats for light and air exchange in the upper third and opaque panels in the lower two thirds. As the old wooden reveals were damaged, they were covered with folded frames made of powder-coated aluminum as weather protection during the installation of the folding shutters. EHRET folding shutters thus effortlessly combine modern functionality with historical authenticity.

Residential building, Kressbronn
Renovation of a farmhouse with adjoining farm buildings from the 19th century in the Lake Constance region.
The use of folding shutters gave the traditional architecture an authentic look.

Products used:
34 individually customized folding shutters, model ROM,
in moss green RAL 6005 FSM (fine structured matt) and
20 frames in telegray 1 RAL 7045 FSM

Completion:
2023