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Architects:
Kollektiv.w AG - Area:
122m² -
Year:
2024 -
Photographs:
Benjamin Kunz -
Lead Architects: Flavio Staffelbach, Tobias Küchler, Christian Tschopp
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Text description provided by the architects. A House in the Green – Nestled between residential buildings and mature trees stood a small former production hall. Originally, it was to be preserved and extended with a senior-friendly apartment, but structural assessments revealed that this would only be possible with extensive interventions. Due to these challenges and the limited space, a replacement building was planned, with a floor plan based on the former hall.
The new building integrates harmoniously into its surroundings. Only the staircase was added to the south side of the three-story structure. The simple yet confident façade blends seamlessly with the existing typology. Wood and concrete create a balance between warmth and durability.
The exposed concrete base level and the attached staircase core emphasize the functional use of these areas. Instead of a basement, the garage, workshop, and technical room were placed on the ground floor. To ensure accessibility for the senior apartment, the staircase was d...