![The timber construction of this modern house was mostly made from local woods, and is elevated on stilts to protect it from flood.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/modern-house-on-stilts-081021-1056-01.jpg)
Dietrich | Untertrifaller Architekten has designed a home in Bad Wiessee, Germany, whose design has been inspired by the local boat and fishing houses, and follows the tradition of rural construction by the water.
![The timber construction of this modern house was mostly made from local woods, and is elevated on stilts to protect it from flood.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/modern-house-on-stilts-081021-1056-02.jpg)
The timber construction of the house, which was mostly made from local woods, is elevated on stilts to protect it from flooding.
![The timber construction of this modern house was mostly made from local woods, and is elevated on stilts to protect it from flood.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/modern-house-on-stilts-081021-1056-03.jpg)
The wood walkway that surrounds the house widens into a terrace at the lakeside, completely covered by the steep saddleback roof.
![A wooden walkway surrounds this modern house and widens into a terrace at the lakeside, completely covered by the steep saddleback roof.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/covered-balcony-081021-1056-04.jpg)
Inside, wood lines the walls, floor, and ceiling, while skylights brighten the hallway leading from the door to the social areas.
![Inside this home, wood lines the walls, floor, and ceiling, while skylights brighten the hallway leading from the door to the social areas.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/wood-lined-hallway-with-skylights-081021-1057-05.jpg)
At the end of the hallway, there’s the open plan living room and dining room, which showcases a full wall of windows that look out to the lake and boats.
![An open plan living room and dining room showcases a full wall of windows that look out to the lake and boats.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/open-plan-living-room-dining-room-pitched-roof-081021-1057-06.jpg)
Here’s a look at the plans that show the layout of the home.
![A modern wood house on stilts.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/modern-house-floor-plan-081021-1057-07.jpg)