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Alpine Chalet CPL / Ralph Germann architectes

Hadir Al Koshta — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Built in 1830, the rural building is part of the typical architectural heritage of the mountain pastures in the Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut Regional Nature Park with its stone walls and traditional wooden tile roof. At the time, the building was used for cattle farming and cheese production.

House EMGD / Ralph Germann architectes

Elisabeth Kostina — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 14:00:00 +0000

On a 991 square meter plot on the shores of the Lac de Joux, architect Ralph Germann created this residential project for a two-person household. The main wish of his clients was that all the main rooms should face the lake without any supporting pillars so that they could enjoy the panoramic view of the lake, which was a feat of engineering.

House CCB / Ralph Germann architectes

Pilar Caballero — Sun, 23 May 2021 06:00:00 +0000

In the Swiss Alps, architect Ralph Germann turns a traditional barn into a luminous residence. Behind the monumental stone walls that have remained intact, he envisions a bright interior bathed in natural light.

House ROFR / Ralph Germann architectes

Daniel Tapia — Fri, 27 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Ralph Germann's design for this house is driven by the building's natural surroundings, environment-conscious technology, and a simple and timeless aesthetic. Built on a property on the heights of Sion, the 36-meter-long and 6.5-meter-wide building follows the lines of the hill like a wall in an orchard. A wall that protects and stabilizes the slope was the vision of Ralph Germann for this house. The grey color of the facade supports the idea of a protective rock.

House ERG / Ralph Germann architectes

Pilar Caballero — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 05:00:00 +0000

Designed originally for construction workers of the railroad connecting Montreux to the Rochers-de-Naye, this modest house was built in 1911 with large stone blocks found in the ground dug for the rail. Constructed on a sloping hillside, lined with a terraced garden, it offers a breathtaking view of the Alps, Lake Geneva and the Riviera.

House EKC / Ralph Germann Architectes

Pilar Caballero — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 05:00:00 +0000

This project was realized for a family of 5 (a couple with 3 children) living in the village of Orsières. The old barn (circa 1920) was originally used by peasants to store hay in the upper volume while the lower part, built out of stone, served as a stable for goats or sheep. The size of the barn was not enough to accommodate the family of five. The solution Ralph Germann proposed was to add a contemporary wooden annex to the barn connected by a gangway on two levels.

House MW / Ralph Germann architectes

Rayen Sagredo — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 08:00:00 +0000

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.

Arsenal B47 / Ralph Germann architectes

Jonathan Alarcón — Fri, 30 Aug 2013 01:00:00 +0000

The owner of the arsenal wanted to convert this former Swiss army building, constructed during the Second World War, into a habitable space.