At initial glance, this rustic creating in the mountains appears like just another leftover structure from WWII — but it is actually a Swiss arsenal that the owner wanted to convert into habitable space. That is exactly where architect Ralph Germann stepped in. The transformation started when Germann inserted a glass cube inside the shell of the older constructing this meant he could leave the patina of the walls as it was, as effectively as preserve the roof and some intriguing historic information — such as the “charge maximum 1500 kg au m2” [maximum load 1500 kg/m2] sign on the wall! Then, a second cube was fitted inside the very first, this one particular of wood, to home such utilitarian necessities as the bath and even a fold-up bed, a handy detail in a restricted space.
This wood is a lot more than a container, even so it gives a unifying element all the way through the dwelling, as do neutral tones — gray, white, apple green, and pale blue. In deliberate counterpoint, the greatest surprise is the splash of fuchsia on bathroom walls and bedding. The other fabulous decorating element here is the setting itself: the owner can relax over a cup of tea and get pleasure from a breathtaking view — or close off a huge picture window by means of double wooden doors by evening. Note the long, narrow horizontal window as nicely, a perfect balance of light and privacy. This arsenal dwelling has it all: organic components — larch, slate, glass, and metal — plus cautious focus to historic detail, for a sum total that is a mixture of contemporary style and timeless “feel.”
Transforming a Vintage Space
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