Villa in an Historical Park / Dost

Villa in an Historical Park / Dost - WindowsVilla in an Historical Park / Dost - WindowsVilla in an Historical Park / Dost - Image 4 of 20Villa in an Historical Park / Dost - Sink, CountertopVilla in an Historical Park / Dost - More Images+ 15

Schaffhausen, Switzerland
  • Architect In Charge: Dominic Meister
  • City: Schaffhausen
  • Country: Switzerland
More SpecsLess Specs
Villa in an Historical Park / Dost - Windows
© Ilja Tschanen | moduleplus

Text description provided by the architects. This project started with a very special commission to build a house for a family that collects art. It is located on a steep hillside in a very silent and peaceful park.

When Dost started designing the villa, there were two very clear core themes: on one hand the position of the villa on a steep terrain, and on the other, the owners’ wish to have an interior picture gallery.

Ground floor plan

The result is an impressive two storey high courtyard that becomes the villa’s centre. All the spaces revolve around this gallery, which is built with acoustic perforated panels that allow the pictures to be hanged. Furthermore, cubic openings are carefully positioned to grant visual connections between the house’s different habitats and the gallery. The strong dialogue between the space and its content evolves through the house and at the same time defines it.

Villa in an Historical Park / Dost - Windows
© Andrin Winteler | bürobureau

However, the views are not only oriented towards the inside, but also towards the outside. Thanks to the building’s large frameless windows, the nature is continuously captured and transformed into dynamic art pictures.

Section

Regarding the house’s internal organization, the entrance is at the terrain’s highest point and the living area is therefore on the top floor. As for the ground floor, it is reserved for the bedrooms and private areas.

Villa in an Historical Park / Dost - Image 7 of 20
© Andrin Winteler | bürobureau

In conclusion, it is impossible to refer to this house as simply architecture, but as a project where topography, nature, and art become one.

Villa in an Historical Park / Dost - Image 15 of 20
© Andrin Winteler | bürobureau

Project gallery

See allShow less
About this office
Cite: "Villa in an Historical Park / Dost" 02 May 2017. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/870120/villa-in-an-historical-park-dost> ISSN 0719-8884

You've started following your first account!

Did you know?

You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.