House MW / Ralph Germann architectes

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Le Chenit, Switzerland
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  230
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2017
  • Photographs
    Photographs:Lionel Henriod
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Mineral paint, RAL 9010, Tossa, Tossa (Chair), ZANOTTA
  • Lead Architect: Ralph Germann
House MW / Ralph Germann architectes - Interior Photography
© Lionel Henriod

Text description provided by the architects. Ralph Germann architectes designed the house MW for a couple with one child who wanted a house with all main rooms overlooking the Lake Joux. The clients other wish was to build a modern house within a reasonable budget.

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Ground Floor Plan

The architects used a prefabricated timber construction system for the facades and gables. These elements were built directly in the workshop, being later transported on-site. The "skeleton" of the house was made of concrete. The prefabricated wooden facades were then attached to the interior concrete structure. All facades of the house are made of a spruce structure which is filled with fiberglass insulation and then covered with spruce boards. Spruce trees are native to the area.

House MW / Ralph Germann architectes - Interior Photography, Wood, Windows
© Lionel Henriod

By using this building method the architects could keep costs down while reducing construction time and environmental impact.

House MW / Ralph Germann architectes - Interior Photography
© Lionel Henriod
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Upper Floor Plan
House MW / Ralph Germann architectes - Interior Photography, Bedroom, Bed, Windows
© Lionel Henriod

Ralph Germann architectes also designed the indoor tables, shelves, and cabinets using birch veneer, and  the indoor and outdoor dining tables from solid larch.

House MW / Ralph Germann architectes - Interior Photography, Living Room, Windows
© Lionel Henriod
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Section B
House MW / Ralph Germann architectes - Interior Photography, Kitchen, Table, Chair
© Lionel Henriod

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