Walensee House / km Architektur

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Architects: km Architektur
Location: Walensee,
Project Year: 2007
Site Area: 690 sqm
Constructed Area: 140 sqm


The alone location of this single family home in Unterterzen, with a clear view of Walensse and the mountains of Churfürsten, is spectacular.

The property which is located on the slope of a green meadow offered the conditions to realize the floating design which captivates through its clear form and the use of natural materials using concrete, glass and wood as structural material.

A loggia encircles the building on the water side, fulfills an open living space and creates a flowing transition between interior and exterior with a fantastic panoramic view. The effect is intensified by sliding glass doors as high as the room itself on this side of the façade. The back of the house appears to be more closed.

Rooftop photovoltaic panels and a stove in the living room produce most of the energy for the home.

 
 
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holz says:

Passed the wallensee (not lake walensee) when driving from zuerich to chur a few years ago.

the color is amazing. the aqua green. It’s kinda pervasive.

 
# August 8, 2008 at 17:23
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LargoJax says:

Now that is a view to die for from a house that’s already in heaven!

 
# March 30, 2009 at 18:00
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2MACoff says:

виды ВИДЫ та какие…

 
# May 28, 2009 at 14:52
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4:51 PM Aug 18th

this house has an outrageous view. if owning this place meant i had to kill you, i would. http://j.mp/XQKmO

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