Maison Shift
Making space
Château de Dompierre
Châtillon
Casa Giuseppina
Casetta
Kulturlokal Schwarzer Peter
Colombera
Gewohnheit
Hidden Territory
squadra
.works
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Maison Shift
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Kasernenareal, Zürich
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2023
Since the beginning of 2023, Zeughaus 4 has been in interim use by various artists and cultural practitioners.
Since the beginning of 2023, Zeughaus 4 has been in interim use by various artists and cultural practitioners.
The spaces of the Maison Shift association consist of a multifunctional project space and personal ateliers.
The spaces of the Maison Shift association consist of a multifunctional project space and personal ateliers.
Since the beginning of 2023, Zeughaus 4 has been in interim use by various artists and cultural practitioners.
Since the beginning of 2023, Zeughaus 4 has been in interim use by various artists and cultural practitioners.
The spaces of the Maison Shift association consist of a multifunctional project space and personal ateliers.
The spaces of the Maison Shift association consist of a multifunctional project space and personal ateliers.
Since the beginning of 2023, Zeughaus 4 has been in interim use by various artists and cultural practitioners.
Since the beginning of 2023, Zeughaus 4 has been in interim use by various artists and cultural practitioners.
The spaces of the Maison Shift association consist of a multifunctional project space and personal ateliers.
The spaces of the Maison Shift association consist of a multifunctional project space and personal ateliers.
Since the beginning of 2023, Zeughaus 4 has been in interim use by various artists and cultural practitioners.
Since the beginning of 2023, Zeughaus 4 has been in interim use by various artists and cultural practitioners.
The spaces of the Maison Shift association consist of a multifunctional project space and personal ateliers.
The spaces of the Maison Shift association consist of a multifunctional project space and personal ateliers.
The spaces of the Maison Shift association consist of a multifunctional project space and personal ateliers.
Since the beginning of 2023, Zeughaus 4 has been in interim use by various artists and cultural practitioners.
Since the beginning of 2023, Zeughaus 4 has been in interim use by various artists and cultural practitioners.
The spaces of the Maison Shift association consist of a multifunctional project space and personal ateliers.
The spaces of the Maison Shift association consist of a multifunctional project space and personal ateliers.
The spaces of the Maison Shift association consist of a multifunctional project space and personal ateliers.
Since the beginning of 2023, Zeughaus 4 has been in interim use by various artists and cultural practitioners.
Since the beginning of 2023, Zeughaus 4 has been in interim use by various artists and cultural practitioners.
The spaces of the Maison Shift association consist of a multifunctional project space and personal ateliers.
The spaces of the Maison Shift association consist of a multifunctional project space and personal ateliers.
The spaces of the Maison Shift association consist of a multifunctional project space and personal ateliers.
The former police shooting range was processed and reused.
The former police shooting range was processed and reused.
Since the beginning of 2023, Zeughaus 4 has been in interim use by various artists and cultural practitioners.
Since the beginning of 2023, Zeughaus 4 has been in interim use by various artists and cultural practitioners.
The spaces of the Maison Shift association consist of a multifunctional project space and personal ateliers.
The spaces of the Maison Shift association consist of a multifunctional project space and personal ateliers.
The spaces of the Maison Shift association consist of a multifunctional project space and personal ateliers.
The former police shooting range was processed and reused.
The former police shooting range was processed and reused.
Dismantling of the load racks of a previous tyre warehouse.
Dismantling of the load racks of a previous tyre warehouse.
Since the beginning of 2023, Zeughaus 4 has been in interim use by various artists and cultural practitioners.
Since the beginning of 2023, Zeughaus 4 has been in interim use by various artists and cultural practitioners.
The spaces of the Maison Shift association consist of a multifunctional project space and personal ateliers.
The spaces of the Maison Shift association consist of a multifunctional project space and personal ateliers.
The spaces of the Maison Shift association consist of a multifunctional project space and personal ateliers.
The former police shooting range was processed and reused.
The former police shooting range was processed and reused.
Dismantling of the load racks of a previous tyre warehouse.
Dismantling of the load racks of a previous tyre warehouse.
Since the beginning of 2023, Zeughaus 4 has been in interim use by various artists and cultural practitioners.
Since the beginning of 2023, Zeughaus 4 has been in interim use by various artists and cultural practitioners.
The spaces of the Maison Shift association consist of a multifunctional project space and personal ateliers.
The spaces of the Maison Shift association consist of a multifunctional project space and personal ateliers.
The spaces of the Maison Shift association consist of a multifunctional project space and personal ateliers.
The former police shooting range was processed and reused.
The former police shooting range was processed and reused.
Dismantling of the load racks of a previous tyre warehouse.
Dismantling of the load racks of a previous tyre warehouse.
Since the beginning of 2023, Zeughaus 4 has been in interim use by various artists and cultural practitioners.
The spaces of the Maison Shift association consist of a multifunctional project space and personal ateliers.
The former police shooting range was processed and reused.
Dismantling of the load racks of a previous tyre warehouse.

Since 2023, various artists and cultural practitioners have been working in the heritage-listed Zeughaus 4 on the Zurich Kasernenareal. With the departure of the cantonal police, the area has become accessible to the public and is in interim use until 2026. From January-May 2023, the architecture collective squadra created workspaces for the Maison Shift association on the upper floor of the Zeughaus. The rooms serve as a meeting and exchange space for fashion designers that are driving the transition to a sustainable textile industry.

The concept of sustainability has been incorporated into the planning and construction process carried out by the architects themselves, which has also enabled a flexible planning process and the consistent reuse of building components. Materials that were found on site were reused: The panels from the former shooting range serve as shelves and counters. Previous tire storage racks were turned into walls and furniture. All components can be removed and passed on. ‍

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Alessio De Gottardi, David Moser, Lian Liana Stähelin, Luca Bazelli and Thierry Vuattoux
with Andrea De Gottardi, Ella Eßlinger, Grace Oberholzer, Jasper Engelhardt, Julian Märkel, Norma Clematide, Romain Iff and Sophie Keel

photos: Alessio De Gottardi, David Schönen and Luca Bazelli

for Maison Shift

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Making space
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Badenerstrasse, Zürich
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2023
Regenerative scenario of street and node transformation for major axes of Zürich
Regenerative scenario of street and node transformation for major axes of Zürich
if Badenerstrasse becomes an one-way street for motorized traffic, there would be more flexibility in the road cross-section, an extra space for pedestrian and cyclist
if Badenerstrasse becomes an one-way street for motorized traffic, there would be more flexibility in the road cross-section, an extra space for pedestrian and cyclist
case study between Letzigrund and Albisriederplatz: slow speed crossing squares allow the intersection between public transports, bicycles lanes and the reduced motorised private transport
case study between Letzigrund and Albisriederplatz: slow speed crossing squares allow the intersection between public transports, bicycles lanes and the reduced motorised private transport
Regenerative scenario of street and node transformation for major axes of Zürich
Regenerative scenario of street and node transformation for major axes of Zürich
if Badenerstrasse becomes an one-way street for motorized traffic, there would be more flexibility in the road cross-section, an extra space for pedestrian and cyclist
if Badenerstrasse becomes an one-way street for motorized traffic, there would be more flexibility in the road cross-section, an extra space for pedestrian and cyclist
case study between Letzigrund and Albisriederplatz: slow speed crossing squares allow the intersection between public transports, bicycles lanes and the reduced motorised private transport
case study between Letzigrund and Albisriederplatz: slow speed crossing squares allow the intersection between public transports, bicycles lanes and the reduced motorised private transport
case study between Letzigrund and Albisriederplatz: slow speed crossing squares allow the intersection between public transports, bicycles lanes and the reduced motorised private transport
Regenerative scenario of street and node transformation for major axes of Zürich
Regenerative scenario of street and node transformation for major axes of Zürich
if Badenerstrasse becomes an one-way street for motorized traffic, there would be more flexibility in the road cross-section, an extra space for pedestrian and cyclist
if Badenerstrasse becomes an one-way street for motorized traffic, there would be more flexibility in the road cross-section, an extra space for pedestrian and cyclist
case study between Letzigrund and Albisriederplatz: slow speed crossing squares allow the intersection between public transports, bicycles lanes and the reduced motorised private transport
case study between Letzigrund and Albisriederplatz: slow speed crossing squares allow the intersection between public transports, bicycles lanes and the reduced motorised private transport
case study between Letzigrund and Albisriederplatz: slow speed crossing squares allow the intersection between public transports, bicycles lanes and the reduced motorised private transport
case study between Letzigrund and Albisriederplatz: slow speed crossing squares allow the intersection between public transports, bicycles lanes and the reduced motorised private transport
Regenerative scenario of street and node transformation for major axes of Zürich
Regenerative scenario of street and node transformation for major axes of Zürich
if Badenerstrasse becomes an one-way street for motorized traffic, there would be more flexibility in the road cross-section, an extra space for pedestrian and cyclist
if Badenerstrasse becomes an one-way street for motorized traffic, there would be more flexibility in the road cross-section, an extra space for pedestrian and cyclist
case study between Letzigrund and Albisriederplatz: slow speed crossing squares allow the intersection between public transports, bicycles lanes and the reduced motorised private transport
case study between Letzigrund and Albisriederplatz: slow speed crossing squares allow the intersection between public transports, bicycles lanes and the reduced motorised private transport
case study between Letzigrund and Albisriederplatz: slow speed crossing squares allow the intersection between public transports, bicycles lanes and the reduced motorised private transport
case study between Letzigrund and Albisriederplatz: slow speed crossing squares allow the intersection between public transports, bicycles lanes and the reduced motorised private transport
if Badenerstrasse becomes an one-way street for motorized traffic, there would be more flexibility in the road cross-section, an extra space for pedestrian and cyclist
Regenerative scenario of street and node transformation for major axes of Zürich
Regenerative scenario of street and node transformation for major axes of Zürich
if Badenerstrasse becomes an one-way street for motorized traffic, there would be more flexibility in the road cross-section, an extra space for pedestrian and cyclist
if Badenerstrasse becomes an one-way street for motorized traffic, there would be more flexibility in the road cross-section, an extra space for pedestrian and cyclist
case study between Letzigrund and Albisriederplatz: slow speed crossing squares allow the intersection between public transports, bicycles lanes and the reduced motorised private transport
case study between Letzigrund and Albisriederplatz: slow speed crossing squares allow the intersection between public transports, bicycles lanes and the reduced motorised private transport
case study between Letzigrund and Albisriederplatz: slow speed crossing squares allow the intersection between public transports, bicycles lanes and the reduced motorised private transport
case study between Letzigrund and Albisriederplatz: slow speed crossing squares allow the intersection between public transports, bicycles lanes and the reduced motorised private transport
if Badenerstrasse becomes an one-way street for motorized traffic, there would be more flexibility in the road cross-section, an extra space for pedestrian and cyclist
case study between Letzigrund and Albisriederplatz: slow speed crossing squares allow the intersection between public transports, bicycles lanes and the reduced motorised private transport
Regenerative scenario of street and node transformation for major axes of Zürich
Regenerative scenario of street and node transformation for major axes of Zürich
if Badenerstrasse becomes an one-way street for motorized traffic, there would be more flexibility in the road cross-section, an extra space for pedestrian and cyclist
if Badenerstrasse becomes an one-way street for motorized traffic, there would be more flexibility in the road cross-section, an extra space for pedestrian and cyclist
case study between Letzigrund and Albisriederplatz: slow speed crossing squares allow the intersection between public transports, bicycles lanes and the reduced motorised private transport
case study between Letzigrund and Albisriederplatz: slow speed crossing squares allow the intersection between public transports, bicycles lanes and the reduced motorised private transport
case study between Letzigrund and Albisriederplatz: slow speed crossing squares allow the intersection between public transports, bicycles lanes and the reduced motorised private transport
case study between Letzigrund and Albisriederplatz: slow speed crossing squares allow the intersection between public transports, bicycles lanes and the reduced motorised private transport
if Badenerstrasse becomes an one-way street for motorized traffic, there would be more flexibility in the road cross-section, an extra space for pedestrian and cyclist
case study between Letzigrund and Albisriederplatz: slow speed crossing squares allow the intersection between public transports, bicycles lanes and the reduced motorised private transport
Regenerative scenario of street and node transformation for major axes of Zürich
Regenerative scenario of street and node transformation for major axes of Zürich
if Badenerstrasse becomes an one-way street for motorized traffic, there would be more flexibility in the road cross-section, an extra space for pedestrian and cyclist
if Badenerstrasse becomes an one-way street for motorized traffic, there would be more flexibility in the road cross-section, an extra space for pedestrian and cyclist
case study between Letzigrund and Albisriederplatz: slow speed crossing squares allow the intersection between public transports, bicycles lanes and the reduced motorised private transport
case study between Letzigrund and Albisriederplatz: slow speed crossing squares allow the intersection between public transports, bicycles lanes and the reduced motorised private transport
case study between Letzigrund and Albisriederplatz: slow speed crossing squares allow the intersection between public transports, bicycles lanes and the reduced motorised private transport
case study between Letzigrund and Albisriederplatz: slow speed crossing squares allow the intersection between public transports, bicycles lanes and the reduced motorised private transport
if Badenerstrasse becomes an one-way street for motorized traffic, there would be more flexibility in the road cross-section, an extra space for pedestrian and cyclist
case study between Letzigrund and Albisriederplatz: slow speed crossing squares allow the intersection between public transports, bicycles lanes and the reduced motorised private transport
Regenerative scenario of street and node transformation for major axes of Zürich
Regenerative scenario of street and node transformation for major axes of Zürich
if Badenerstrasse becomes an one-way street for motorized traffic, there would be more flexibility in the road cross-section, an extra space for pedestrian and cyclist
if Badenerstrasse becomes an one-way street for motorized traffic, there would be more flexibility in the road cross-section, an extra space for pedestrian and cyclist
case study between Letzigrund and Albisriederplatz: slow speed crossing squares allow the intersection between public transports, bicycles lanes and the reduced motorised private transport
case study between Letzigrund and Albisriederplatz: slow speed crossing squares allow the intersection between public transports, bicycles lanes and the reduced motorised private transport
case study between Letzigrund and Albisriederplatz: slow speed crossing squares allow the intersection between public transports, bicycles lanes and the reduced motorised private transport
case study between Letzigrund and Albisriederplatz: slow speed crossing squares allow the intersection between public transports, bicycles lanes and the reduced motorised private transport
if Badenerstrasse becomes an one-way street for motorized traffic, there would be more flexibility in the road cross-section, an extra space for pedestrian and cyclist
case study between Letzigrund and Albisriederplatz: slow speed crossing squares allow the intersection between public transports, bicycles lanes and the reduced motorised private transport
Regenerative scenario of street and node transformation for major axes of Zürich
Regenerative scenario of street and node transformation for major axes of Zürich
if Badenerstrasse becomes an one-way street for motorized traffic, there would be more flexibility in the road cross-section, an extra space for pedestrian and cyclist
if Badenerstrasse becomes an one-way street for motorized traffic, there would be more flexibility in the road cross-section, an extra space for pedestrian and cyclist
case study between Letzigrund and Albisriederplatz: slow speed crossing squares allow the intersection between public transports, bicycles lanes and the reduced motorised private transport
case study between Letzigrund and Albisriederplatz: slow speed crossing squares allow the intersection between public transports, bicycles lanes and the reduced motorised private transport
case study between Letzigrund and Albisriederplatz: slow speed crossing squares allow the intersection between public transports, bicycles lanes and the reduced motorised private transport
case study between Letzigrund and Albisriederplatz: slow speed crossing squares allow the intersection between public transports, bicycles lanes and the reduced motorised private transport
if Badenerstrasse becomes an one-way street for motorized traffic, there would be more flexibility in the road cross-section, an extra space for pedestrian and cyclist
case study between Letzigrund and Albisriederplatz: slow speed crossing squares allow the intersection between public transports, bicycles lanes and the reduced motorised private transport
Regenerative scenario of street and node transformation for major axes of Zürich
if Badenerstrasse becomes an one-way street for motorized traffic, there would be more flexibility in the road cross-section, an extra space for pedestrian and cyclist
case study between Letzigrund and Albisriederplatz: slow speed crossing squares allow the intersection between public transports, bicycles lanes and the reduced motorised private transport

Badenerstrasse is an approximately five-kilometer-long road in the west of Zurich. Nowadays this corridor stands as a testament to the life and activity that has always characterised it. Yet, despite its inherent vibrancy, the actual spatial quality and design of this corridor leave much to be desired. Bicycle enthusiasts and daily commuters alike find it challenging to navigate the area, given the interruption of the bike lanes. The trasformation principle creates a green network of high capacity bicycle lanes that connect different parts of the city. The trees cool the street temperatures in the hot season, promote biodiversity and give shelter also in case of rain. Slow speed crossing points allow the intersection of public transports and bicycles lanes with a reduced motorised private transport. The crossing point are designed to be as small as possible, following the shapes of the minimum turning curve while creating space for special parking area for delivery vehicles.

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Alessio De Gottardi

Test planning in collaboration with the research «E-Bike-City: Designing sustainable streets initiative (D-BAUG) » part of DAS ETH in spatial planning 2023: Prof. Dr. Kay W. Axhausen / traffic and transport planning with Clarissa Livingston

Part of the open call of Umverkehr Crowdplanning « für ein grünes Zürich»



Château de Dompierre
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Dompierre-les-Églises
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2022 – ongoing
Transformation of an unused historic settlement in the rural france
Transformation of an unused historic settlement in the rural france
the rehabilitation and restoration of buildings are accompanied by care of the rural landscape
the rehabilitation and restoration of buildings are accompanied by care of the rural landscape
its artificial pond is the centre of a very diverse natural habitat
its artificial pond is the centre of a very diverse natural habitat
Transformation of an unused historic settlement in the rural france
Transformation of an unused historic settlement in the rural france
the rehabilitation and restoration of buildings are accompanied by care of the rural landscape
the rehabilitation and restoration of buildings are accompanied by care of the rural landscape
its artificial pond is the centre of a very diverse natural habitat
its artificial pond is the centre of a very diverse natural habitat
its artificial pond is the centre of a very diverse natural habitat
a variety of complementary uses are designed to reinforce each other
Transformation of an unused historic settlement in the rural france
Transformation of an unused historic settlement in the rural france
the rehabilitation and restoration of buildings are accompanied by care of the rural landscape
the rehabilitation and restoration of buildings are accompanied by care of the rural landscape
its artificial pond is the centre of a very diverse natural habitat
its artificial pond is the centre of a very diverse natural habitat
its artificial pond is the centre of a very diverse natural habitat
a variety of complementary uses are designed to reinforce each other
its artificial pond is the centre of a very diverse natural habitat
The investigation is based on the analysis of uses and traces as generators of the space in the historical evolution of the area in order to bring out a conscious proposal for the future
Transformation of an unused historic settlement in the rural france
Transformation of an unused historic settlement in the rural france
the rehabilitation and restoration of buildings are accompanied by care of the rural landscape
the rehabilitation and restoration of buildings are accompanied by care of the rural landscape
its artificial pond is the centre of a very diverse natural habitat
its artificial pond is the centre of a very diverse natural habitat
its artificial pond is the centre of a very diverse natural habitat
a variety of complementary uses are designed to reinforce each other
its artificial pond is the centre of a very diverse natural habitat
The investigation is based on the analysis of uses and traces as generators of the space in the historical evolution of the area in order to bring out a conscious proposal for the future
the rehabilitation and restoration of buildings are accompanied by care of the rural landscape
around the castle a series of farm buildings, called Dépendances, articulate the disused settlement
Transformation of an unused historic settlement in the rural france
Transformation of an unused historic settlement in the rural france
the rehabilitation and restoration of buildings are accompanied by care of the rural landscape
the rehabilitation and restoration of buildings are accompanied by care of the rural landscape
its artificial pond is the centre of a very diverse natural habitat
its artificial pond is the centre of a very diverse natural habitat
its artificial pond is the centre of a very diverse natural habitat
a variety of complementary uses are designed to reinforce each other
its artificial pond is the centre of a very diverse natural habitat
The investigation is based on the analysis of uses and traces as generators of the space in the historical evolution of the area in order to bring out a conscious proposal for the future
the rehabilitation and restoration of buildings are accompanied by care of the rural landscape
around the castle a series of farm buildings, called Dépendances, articulate the disused settlement
its artificial pond is the centre of a very diverse natural habitat
in the 19th century, a textile factory powered by a mill also operated in the site
Transformation of an unused historic settlement in the rural france
Transformation of an unused historic settlement in the rural france
the rehabilitation and restoration of buildings are accompanied by care of the rural landscape
the rehabilitation and restoration of buildings are accompanied by care of the rural landscape
its artificial pond is the centre of a very diverse natural habitat
its artificial pond is the centre of a very diverse natural habitat
its artificial pond is the centre of a very diverse natural habitat
a variety of complementary uses are designed to reinforce each other
its artificial pond is the centre of a very diverse natural habitat
The investigation is based on the analysis of uses and traces as generators of the space in the historical evolution of the area in order to bring out a conscious proposal for the future
the rehabilitation and restoration of buildings are accompanied by care of the rural landscape
around the castle a series of farm buildings, called Dépendances, articulate the disused settlement
its artificial pond is the centre of a very diverse natural habitat
in the 19th century, a textile factory powered by a mill also operated in the site
the medieval rampart of the grand plateau is in need of repair
the medieval rampart of the grand plateau is in need of repair
Transformation of an unused historic settlement in the rural france
Transformation of an unused historic settlement in the rural france
the rehabilitation and restoration of buildings are accompanied by care of the rural landscape
the rehabilitation and restoration of buildings are accompanied by care of the rural landscape
its artificial pond is the centre of a very diverse natural habitat
its artificial pond is the centre of a very diverse natural habitat
its artificial pond is the centre of a very diverse natural habitat
a variety of complementary uses are designed to reinforce each other
its artificial pond is the centre of a very diverse natural habitat
The investigation is based on the analysis of uses and traces as generators of the space in the historical evolution of the area in order to bring out a conscious proposal for the future
the rehabilitation and restoration of buildings are accompanied by care of the rural landscape
around the castle a series of farm buildings, called Dépendances, articulate the disused settlement
its artificial pond is the centre of a very diverse natural habitat
in the 19th century, a textile factory powered by a mill also operated in the site
the medieval rampart of the grand plateau is in need of repair
the medieval rampart of the grand plateau is in need of repair
Transformation of an unused historic settlement in the rural france
Transformation of an unused historic settlement in the rural france
the rehabilitation and restoration of buildings are accompanied by care of the rural landscape
the rehabilitation and restoration of buildings are accompanied by care of the rural landscape
its artificial pond is the centre of a very diverse natural habitat
its artificial pond is the centre of a very diverse natural habitat
its artificial pond is the centre of a very diverse natural habitat
a variety of complementary uses are designed to reinforce each other
its artificial pond is the centre of a very diverse natural habitat
The investigation is based on the analysis of uses and traces as generators of the space in the historical evolution of the area in order to bring out a conscious proposal for the future
the rehabilitation and restoration of buildings are accompanied by care of the rural landscape
around the castle a series of farm buildings, called Dépendances, articulate the disused settlement
its artificial pond is the centre of a very diverse natural habitat
in the 19th century, a textile factory powered by a mill also operated in the site
the medieval rampart of the grand plateau is in need of repair
the medieval rampart of the grand plateau is in need of repair
Transformation of an unused historic settlement in the rural france
Transformation of an unused historic settlement in the rural france
the rehabilitation and restoration of buildings are accompanied by care of the rural landscape
the rehabilitation and restoration of buildings are accompanied by care of the rural landscape
its artificial pond is the centre of a very diverse natural habitat
its artificial pond is the centre of a very diverse natural habitat
its artificial pond is the centre of a very diverse natural habitat
a variety of complementary uses are designed to reinforce each other
its artificial pond is the centre of a very diverse natural habitat
The investigation is based on the analysis of uses and traces as generators of the space in the historical evolution of the area in order to bring out a conscious proposal for the future
the rehabilitation and restoration of buildings are accompanied by care of the rural landscape
around the castle a series of farm buildings, called Dépendances, articulate the disused settlement
its artificial pond is the centre of a very diverse natural habitat
in the 19th century, a textile factory powered by a mill also operated in the site
the medieval rampart of the grand plateau is in need of repair
the medieval rampart of the grand plateau is in need of repair
Transformation of an unused historic settlement in the rural france
the rehabilitation and restoration of buildings are accompanied by care of the rural landscape
its artificial pond is the centre of a very diverse natural habitat
a variety of complementary uses are designed to reinforce each other
The investigation is based on the analysis of uses and traces as generators of the space in the historical evolution of the area in order to bring out a conscious proposal for the future
around the castle a series of farm buildings, called Dépendances, articulate the disused settlement
in the 19th century, a textile factory powered by a mill also operated in the site
the medieval rampart of the grand plateau is in need of repair

The Château de Dompierre building complex lost its function as an agricultural settlement in the 20th century. The project consists of targeted interventions in the existing buildings and their surroundings. The goal is to restore the ecological balance that once reigned on the site and revitalize it through various complementary uses: the practice of permaculture, the creation of an exchange space where conferences and workshops can be organized in nature, as well music and art residencies.

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Alessio De Gottardi and A.A Architecte Associe

with Dzujlia Jakimovska, Vasco Medici, Magdalena Talarczyk, Matteo Motorselli,  Permaculture design: Andrej Steinauer and Sereina Stähli

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Châtillon
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Lac de Neuchâtel, Jura
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2021 – 2022
Refurbishment of a protected rural house. The half-hipped roof is typical for the vernacular architecture of its time.
Refurbishment of a protected rural house. The half-hipped roof is typical for the vernacular architecture of its time.
Refurbishment of a protected rural house. The half-hipped roof is typical for the vernacular architecture of its time.
Refurbishment of a protected rural house. The half-hipped roof is typical for the vernacular architecture of its time.
Refurbishment of a protected rural house. The half-hipped roof is typical for the vernacular architecture of its time.
Refurbishment of a protected rural house. The half-hipped roof is typical for the vernacular architecture of its time.
Refurbishment of a protected rural house. The half-hipped roof is typical for the vernacular architecture of its time.
Refurbishment of a protected rural house. The half-hipped roof is typical for the vernacular architecture of its time.
Refurbishment of a protected rural house. The half-hipped roof is typical for the vernacular architecture of its time.
Refurbishment of a protected rural house. The half-hipped roof is typical for the vernacular architecture of its time.
Refurbishment of a protected rural house. The half-hipped roof is typical for the vernacular architecture of its time.
Refurbishment of a protected rural house. The half-hipped roof is typical for the vernacular architecture of its time.
Refurbishment of a protected rural house. The half-hipped roof is typical for the vernacular architecture of its time.
Refurbishment of a protected rural house. The half-hipped roof is typical for the vernacular architecture of its time.
Refurbishment of a protected rural house. The half-hipped roof is typical for the vernacular architecture of its time.
Refurbishment of a protected rural house. The half-hipped roof is typical for the vernacular architecture of its time.
Refurbishment of a protected rural house. The half-hipped roof is typical for the vernacular architecture of its time.
Refurbishment of a protected rural house. The half-hipped roof is typical for the vernacular architecture of its time.
Refurbishment of a protected rural house. The half-hipped roof is typical for the vernacular architecture of its time.

The rural house in Châtillon was built in the 18th century as the first building in the village. It embodies the traditional rural architecture of its time and is typical of the region. The exterior is listed in the heritage inventory of the Canton of Fribourg.

Until the 1970s, it was inhabited by an old lady and her goats, which warmed the house from the cellar. The living space consisted of a kitchen, a living room and a bedroom. The attic with its crippled hipped roof served as a hay store and drying room and was accessed by a staircase from the outside.

Since then, the house has been used as a weekend domicile by the owner's family from Basel. The interior conversion was intended to make the house more homely, provide access to the attic and preserve the building in the long term. The wooden façade in the attic can be dismantled as shutters. The external appearance of the building is thus retained in its entirety. Traditional, local materials were used for the conversion.

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Matthias Müller Klug
with Lucas Vidensky and Alessio De Gottardi

Casa Giuseppina
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Mosogno di Sotto, Valle Onsernone
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2018 – 2021
the settlement Mosogno di Sotto counts more houses than inhabitants. It is located off the only road leading into the steep Valle Onsernone.
the settlement Mosogno di Sotto counts more houses than inhabitants. It is located off the only road leading into the steep Valle Onsernone.
because all the walls were crooked, we first made a laser scan to gain a planning basis.
because all the walls were crooked, we first made a laser scan to gain a planning basis.
the condition of many elements was poor. The intermediate floors were in a state of dilapidation.
the condition of many elements was poor. The intermediate floors were in a state of dilapidation.
the settlement Mosogno di Sotto counts more houses than inhabitants. It is located off the only road leading into the steep Valle Onsernone.
the settlement Mosogno di Sotto counts more houses than inhabitants. It is located off the only road leading into the steep Valle Onsernone.
because all the walls were crooked, we first made a laser scan to gain a planning basis.
because all the walls were crooked, we first made a laser scan to gain a planning basis.
the condition of many elements was poor. The intermediate floors were in a state of dilapidation.
the condition of many elements was poor. The intermediate floors were in a state of dilapidation.
the condition of many elements was poor. The intermediate floors were in a state of dilapidation.
nevertheless, the thick stonewalls were full of surprises and many decisions had to be taken ad hoc.
the settlement Mosogno di Sotto counts more houses than inhabitants. It is located off the only road leading into the steep Valle Onsernone.
the settlement Mosogno di Sotto counts more houses than inhabitants. It is located off the only road leading into the steep Valle Onsernone.
because all the walls were crooked, we first made a laser scan to gain a planning basis.
because all the walls were crooked, we first made a laser scan to gain a planning basis.
the condition of many elements was poor. The intermediate floors were in a state of dilapidation.
the condition of many elements was poor. The intermediate floors were in a state of dilapidation.
the condition of many elements was poor. The intermediate floors were in a state of dilapidation.
nevertheless, the thick stonewalls were full of surprises and many decisions had to be taken ad hoc.
the condition of many elements was poor. The intermediate floors were in a state of dilapidation.
a straight stairway follows the slope of the hill, binding together the two formerly seperated parts of the house.
the settlement Mosogno di Sotto counts more houses than inhabitants. It is located off the only road leading into the steep Valle Onsernone.
the settlement Mosogno di Sotto counts more houses than inhabitants. It is located off the only road leading into the steep Valle Onsernone.
because all the walls were crooked, we first made a laser scan to gain a planning basis.
because all the walls were crooked, we first made a laser scan to gain a planning basis.
the condition of many elements was poor. The intermediate floors were in a state of dilapidation.
the condition of many elements was poor. The intermediate floors were in a state of dilapidation.
the condition of many elements was poor. The intermediate floors were in a state of dilapidation.
nevertheless, the thick stonewalls were full of surprises and many decisions had to be taken ad hoc.
the condition of many elements was poor. The intermediate floors were in a state of dilapidation.
a straight stairway follows the slope of the hill, binding together the two formerly seperated parts of the house.
because all the walls were crooked, we first made a laser scan to gain a planning basis.
we introduced a very high central space that connects all four levels.
the settlement Mosogno di Sotto counts more houses than inhabitants. It is located off the only road leading into the steep Valle Onsernone.
the settlement Mosogno di Sotto counts more houses than inhabitants. It is located off the only road leading into the steep Valle Onsernone.
because all the walls were crooked, we first made a laser scan to gain a planning basis.
because all the walls were crooked, we first made a laser scan to gain a planning basis.
the condition of many elements was poor. The intermediate floors were in a state of dilapidation.
the condition of many elements was poor. The intermediate floors were in a state of dilapidation.
the condition of many elements was poor. The intermediate floors were in a state of dilapidation.
nevertheless, the thick stonewalls were full of surprises and many decisions had to be taken ad hoc.
the condition of many elements was poor. The intermediate floors were in a state of dilapidation.
a straight stairway follows the slope of the hill, binding together the two formerly seperated parts of the house.
because all the walls were crooked, we first made a laser scan to gain a planning basis.
we introduced a very high central space that connects all four levels.
the condition of many elements was poor. The intermediate floors were in a state of dilapidation.
all floors in direct contact with the ground are cast in historical terrazzo on the basis of limestone.
the settlement Mosogno di Sotto counts more houses than inhabitants. It is located off the only road leading into the steep Valle Onsernone.
the settlement Mosogno di Sotto counts more houses than inhabitants. It is located off the only road leading into the steep Valle Onsernone.
because all the walls were crooked, we first made a laser scan to gain a planning basis.
because all the walls were crooked, we first made a laser scan to gain a planning basis.
the condition of many elements was poor. The intermediate floors were in a state of dilapidation.
the condition of many elements was poor. The intermediate floors were in a state of dilapidation.
the condition of many elements was poor. The intermediate floors were in a state of dilapidation.
nevertheless, the thick stonewalls were full of surprises and many decisions had to be taken ad hoc.
the condition of many elements was poor. The intermediate floors were in a state of dilapidation.
a straight stairway follows the slope of the hill, binding together the two formerly seperated parts of the house.
because all the walls were crooked, we first made a laser scan to gain a planning basis.
we introduced a very high central space that connects all four levels.
the condition of many elements was poor. The intermediate floors were in a state of dilapidation.
all floors in direct contact with the ground are cast in historical terrazzo on the basis of limestone.
still functioning elements were preserved as far as possible.
still functioning elements were preserved as far as possible.
the settlement Mosogno di Sotto counts more houses than inhabitants. It is located off the only road leading into the steep Valle Onsernone.
the settlement Mosogno di Sotto counts more houses than inhabitants. It is located off the only road leading into the steep Valle Onsernone.
because all the walls were crooked, we first made a laser scan to gain a planning basis.
because all the walls were crooked, we first made a laser scan to gain a planning basis.
the condition of many elements was poor. The intermediate floors were in a state of dilapidation.
the condition of many elements was poor. The intermediate floors were in a state of dilapidation.
the condition of many elements was poor. The intermediate floors were in a state of dilapidation.
nevertheless, the thick stonewalls were full of surprises and many decisions had to be taken ad hoc.
the condition of many elements was poor. The intermediate floors were in a state of dilapidation.
a straight stairway follows the slope of the hill, binding together the two formerly seperated parts of the house.
because all the walls were crooked, we first made a laser scan to gain a planning basis.
we introduced a very high central space that connects all four levels.
the condition of many elements was poor. The intermediate floors were in a state of dilapidation.
all floors in direct contact with the ground are cast in historical terrazzo on the basis of limestone.
still functioning elements were preserved as far as possible.
still functioning elements were preserved as far as possible.
the fireplace determines the use of the insulating lime plaster: The stone roof and the walls below it are left open. The newly introduced sauna box is following the lines of the bare rock.
the fireplace determines the use of the insulating lime plaster: The stone roof and the walls below it are left open. The newly introduced sauna box is following the lines of the bare rock.
the settlement Mosogno di Sotto counts more houses than inhabitants. It is located off the only road leading into the steep Valle Onsernone.
the settlement Mosogno di Sotto counts more houses than inhabitants. It is located off the only road leading into the steep Valle Onsernone.
because all the walls were crooked, we first made a laser scan to gain a planning basis.
because all the walls were crooked, we first made a laser scan to gain a planning basis.
the condition of many elements was poor. The intermediate floors were in a state of dilapidation.
the condition of many elements was poor. The intermediate floors were in a state of dilapidation.
the condition of many elements was poor. The intermediate floors were in a state of dilapidation.
nevertheless, the thick stonewalls were full of surprises and many decisions had to be taken ad hoc.
the condition of many elements was poor. The intermediate floors were in a state of dilapidation.
a straight stairway follows the slope of the hill, binding together the two formerly seperated parts of the house.
because all the walls were crooked, we first made a laser scan to gain a planning basis.
we introduced a very high central space that connects all four levels.
the condition of many elements was poor. The intermediate floors were in a state of dilapidation.
all floors in direct contact with the ground are cast in historical terrazzo on the basis of limestone.
still functioning elements were preserved as far as possible.
still functioning elements were preserved as far as possible.
the fireplace determines the use of the insulating lime plaster: The stone roof and the walls below it are left open. The newly introduced sauna box is following the lines of the bare rock.
the fireplace determines the use of the insulating lime plaster: The stone roof and the walls below it are left open. The newly introduced sauna box is following the lines of the bare rock.
over the course of several years we were able to renovate two abandonned houses in Mosogno di Sotto.
over the course of several years we were able to renovate two abandonned houses in Mosogno di Sotto.
the settlement Mosogno di Sotto counts more houses than inhabitants. It is located off the only road leading into the steep Valle Onsernone.
the settlement Mosogno di Sotto counts more houses than inhabitants. It is located off the only road leading into the steep Valle Onsernone.
because all the walls were crooked, we first made a laser scan to gain a planning basis.
because all the walls were crooked, we first made a laser scan to gain a planning basis.
the condition of many elements was poor. The intermediate floors were in a state of dilapidation.
the condition of many elements was poor. The intermediate floors were in a state of dilapidation.
the condition of many elements was poor. The intermediate floors were in a state of dilapidation.
nevertheless, the thick stonewalls were full of surprises and many decisions had to be taken ad hoc.
the condition of many elements was poor. The intermediate floors were in a state of dilapidation.
a straight stairway follows the slope of the hill, binding together the two formerly seperated parts of the house.
because all the walls were crooked, we first made a laser scan to gain a planning basis.
we introduced a very high central space that connects all four levels.
the condition of many elements was poor. The intermediate floors were in a state of dilapidation.
all floors in direct contact with the ground are cast in historical terrazzo on the basis of limestone.
still functioning elements were preserved as far as possible.
still functioning elements were preserved as far as possible.
the fireplace determines the use of the insulating lime plaster: The stone roof and the walls below it are left open. The newly introduced sauna box is following the lines of the bare rock.
the fireplace determines the use of the insulating lime plaster: The stone roof and the walls below it are left open. The newly introduced sauna box is following the lines of the bare rock.
over the course of several years we were able to renovate two abandonned houses in Mosogno di Sotto.
over the course of several years we were able to renovate two abandonned houses in Mosogno di Sotto.
since the transformation, the formerly abandoned walls embrace an everyday life again.
since the transformation, the formerly abandoned walls embrace an everyday life again.
the settlement Mosogno di Sotto counts more houses than inhabitants. It is located off the only road leading into the steep Valle Onsernone.
because all the walls were crooked, we first made a laser scan to gain a planning basis.
the condition of many elements was poor. The intermediate floors were in a state of dilapidation.
nevertheless, the thick stonewalls were full of surprises and many decisions had to be taken ad hoc.
a straight stairway follows the slope of the hill, binding together the two formerly seperated parts of the house.
we introduced a very high central space that connects all four levels.
all floors in direct contact with the ground are cast in historical terrazzo on the basis of limestone.
still functioning elements were preserved as far as possible.
the fireplace determines the use of the insulating lime plaster: The stone roof and the walls below it are left open. The newly introduced sauna box is following the lines of the bare rock.
over the course of several years we were able to renovate two abandonned houses in Mosogno di Sotto.
since the transformation, the formerly abandoned walls embrace an everyday life again.

The conversion was a balancing act between a shared vision and the need to always adapt and react to the found substance. Together with local craftsmen, many friends and students who wanted to gain practical construction experience, we were working on Casa Giuseppina for four summers. 

The many people involved inhabit the house. We are in dialogue with the locals of Mosogno di Sotto, how to treat other abandoned houses and in which way we can contribute to the commons of the settlement.

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Lian Liana Stähelin, Isabel Lehn-Blazejczak and Florian Stieger
with Ljubica Arsic, Caspar Bultmann, Jonas Butscher, Gülsah Canli, Olivia Leah Eckell, Jasper Engelhardt, Carlo Erzinger, Valeria Falletta, Daniel Fuchs, Kathrin Füglister, Cindy Gloggner, Agustin Jacky, Sarah Jacky, Jonas Jakob, Radovan Jovicic, Nora Klinger, Cédric Moser, David Moser, Tizian Naterop, Anna Schudel, Moritz Schudel, Marie Seeger, Sarah Silbernagel, Jonas Stähelin, Peter Stieger, Michele Tortelli and Raphael Ziltener.

Photos: Dario Bosio and Pierre Marmy

‹S AY - swiss architecture yearbook 2023›, nominated for publication and exhibition by Stiftung Architektur Schweiz and SAM

Casetta
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Mosogno di Sotto, Valle Onsernone
/
2021 - 2022
The former mill is located at the periphery of the hamlet of Mosogno di Sotto, right next to the forest.
The former mill is located at the periphery of the hamlet of Mosogno di Sotto, right next to the forest.
Moisture was leaking through the stone walls, the house had not been inhabited for many years.
Moisture was leaking through the stone walls, the house had not been inhabited for many years.
The stone sink was turned into a kitchen, ...
The stone sink was turned into a kitchen, ...
The former mill is located at the periphery of the hamlet of Mosogno di Sotto, right next to the forest.
The former mill is located at the periphery of the hamlet of Mosogno di Sotto, right next to the forest.
Moisture was leaking through the stone walls, the house had not been inhabited for many years.
Moisture was leaking through the stone walls, the house had not been inhabited for many years.
The stone sink was turned into a kitchen, ...
The stone sink was turned into a kitchen, ...
The stone sink was turned into a kitchen, ...
... and the fireplace into a heat storage stove with bench.
The former mill is located at the periphery of the hamlet of Mosogno di Sotto, right next to the forest.
The former mill is located at the periphery of the hamlet of Mosogno di Sotto, right next to the forest.
Moisture was leaking through the stone walls, the house had not been inhabited for many years.
Moisture was leaking through the stone walls, the house had not been inhabited for many years.
The stone sink was turned into a kitchen, ...
The stone sink was turned into a kitchen, ...
The stone sink was turned into a kitchen, ...
... and the fireplace into a heat storage stove with bench.
The stone sink was turned into a kitchen, ...
The rooms offer a modest living.
The former mill is located at the periphery of the hamlet of Mosogno di Sotto, right next to the forest.
The former mill is located at the periphery of the hamlet of Mosogno di Sotto, right next to the forest.
Moisture was leaking through the stone walls, the house had not been inhabited for many years.
Moisture was leaking through the stone walls, the house had not been inhabited for many years.
The stone sink was turned into a kitchen, ...
The stone sink was turned into a kitchen, ...
The stone sink was turned into a kitchen, ...
... and the fireplace into a heat storage stove with bench.
The stone sink was turned into a kitchen, ...
The rooms offer a modest living.
Moisture was leaking through the stone walls, the house had not been inhabited for many years.
To cope with the constant humidity from the mountain slope, the bathroom is entirely in tadelakt.
The former mill is located at the periphery of the hamlet of Mosogno di Sotto, right next to the forest.
The former mill is located at the periphery of the hamlet of Mosogno di Sotto, right next to the forest.
Moisture was leaking through the stone walls, the house had not been inhabited for many years.
Moisture was leaking through the stone walls, the house had not been inhabited for many years.
The stone sink was turned into a kitchen, ...
The stone sink was turned into a kitchen, ...
The stone sink was turned into a kitchen, ...
... and the fireplace into a heat storage stove with bench.
The stone sink was turned into a kitchen, ...
The rooms offer a modest living.
Moisture was leaking through the stone walls, the house had not been inhabited for many years.
To cope with the constant humidity from the mountain slope, the bathroom is entirely in tadelakt.
The stone sink was turned into a kitchen, ...
From the bathroom, a small stairway leads to the roof.
The former mill is located at the periphery of the hamlet of Mosogno di Sotto, right next to the forest.
The former mill is located at the periphery of the hamlet of Mosogno di Sotto, right next to the forest.
Moisture was leaking through the stone walls, the house had not been inhabited for many years.
Moisture was leaking through the stone walls, the house had not been inhabited for many years.
The stone sink was turned into a kitchen, ...
The stone sink was turned into a kitchen, ...
The stone sink was turned into a kitchen, ...
... and the fireplace into a heat storage stove with bench.
The stone sink was turned into a kitchen, ...
The rooms offer a modest living.
Moisture was leaking through the stone walls, the house had not been inhabited for many years.
To cope with the constant humidity from the mountain slope, the bathroom is entirely in tadelakt.
The stone sink was turned into a kitchen, ...
From the bathroom, a small stairway leads to the roof.
The traditional cold stone roof provides additional space in summer.
The traditional cold stone roof provides additional space in summer.
The former mill is located at the periphery of the hamlet of Mosogno di Sotto, right next to the forest.
The former mill is located at the periphery of the hamlet of Mosogno di Sotto, right next to the forest.
Moisture was leaking through the stone walls, the house had not been inhabited for many years.
Moisture was leaking through the stone walls, the house had not been inhabited for many years.
The stone sink was turned into a kitchen, ...
The stone sink was turned into a kitchen, ...
The stone sink was turned into a kitchen, ...
... and the fireplace into a heat storage stove with bench.
The stone sink was turned into a kitchen, ...
The rooms offer a modest living.
Moisture was leaking through the stone walls, the house had not been inhabited for many years.
To cope with the constant humidity from the mountain slope, the bathroom is entirely in tadelakt.
The stone sink was turned into a kitchen, ...
From the bathroom, a small stairway leads to the roof.
The traditional cold stone roof provides additional space in summer.
The traditional cold stone roof provides additional space in summer.
The constant presence on site allowed to develop specific details for the connections to the found building substance.
The constant presence on site allowed to develop specific details for the connections to the found building substance.
The former mill is located at the periphery of the hamlet of Mosogno di Sotto, right next to the forest.
The former mill is located at the periphery of the hamlet of Mosogno di Sotto, right next to the forest.
Moisture was leaking through the stone walls, the house had not been inhabited for many years.
Moisture was leaking through the stone walls, the house had not been inhabited for many years.
The stone sink was turned into a kitchen, ...
The stone sink was turned into a kitchen, ...
The stone sink was turned into a kitchen, ...
... and the fireplace into a heat storage stove with bench.
The stone sink was turned into a kitchen, ...
The rooms offer a modest living.
Moisture was leaking through the stone walls, the house had not been inhabited for many years.
To cope with the constant humidity from the mountain slope, the bathroom is entirely in tadelakt.
The stone sink was turned into a kitchen, ...
From the bathroom, a small stairway leads to the roof.
The traditional cold stone roof provides additional space in summer.
The traditional cold stone roof provides additional space in summer.
The constant presence on site allowed to develop specific details for the connections to the found building substance.
The constant presence on site allowed to develop specific details for the connections to the found building substance.
The interventions concentrate on the middle floor.
The interventions concentrate on the middle floor.
The former mill is located at the periphery of the hamlet of Mosogno di Sotto, right next to the forest.
The former mill is located at the periphery of the hamlet of Mosogno di Sotto, right next to the forest.
Moisture was leaking through the stone walls, the house had not been inhabited for many years.
Moisture was leaking through the stone walls, the house had not been inhabited for many years.
The stone sink was turned into a kitchen, ...
The stone sink was turned into a kitchen, ...
The stone sink was turned into a kitchen, ...
... and the fireplace into a heat storage stove with bench.
The stone sink was turned into a kitchen, ...
The rooms offer a modest living.
Moisture was leaking through the stone walls, the house had not been inhabited for many years.
To cope with the constant humidity from the mountain slope, the bathroom is entirely in tadelakt.
The stone sink was turned into a kitchen, ...
From the bathroom, a small stairway leads to the roof.
The traditional cold stone roof provides additional space in summer.
The traditional cold stone roof provides additional space in summer.
The constant presence on site allowed to develop specific details for the connections to the found building substance.
The constant presence on site allowed to develop specific details for the connections to the found building substance.
The interventions concentrate on the middle floor.
The interventions concentrate on the middle floor.
It is the only insulated level, plastered with a mixture of limestone and perlite.
It is the only insulated level, plastered with a mixture of limestone and perlite.
The former mill is located at the periphery of the hamlet of Mosogno di Sotto, right next to the forest.
Moisture was leaking through the stone walls, the house had not been inhabited for many years.
The stone sink was turned into a kitchen, ...
... and the fireplace into a heat storage stove with bench.
The rooms offer a modest living.
To cope with the constant humidity from the mountain slope, the bathroom is entirely in tadelakt.
From the bathroom, a small stairway leads to the roof.
The traditional cold stone roof provides additional space in summer.
The constant presence on site allowed to develop specific details for the connections to the found building substance.
The interventions concentrate on the middle floor.
It is the only insulated level, plastered with a mixture of limestone and perlite.

The village of Mosogno di Sotto is set off the road and has more houses than inhabitants. Detached from the medieval village center stands the former mill: the 'Casetta'.

Together with many friends and local craftsmen, the abandoned building was transformed into a modest living quarter, where one lives with the seasons. The building process was a balancing act. All building materials had to be carried down on foot or flown in by helicopter. The constant presence on site made it possible to make constant adjustments to the existing building fabric and to include components that did not urgently need to be replaced in the reconstruction. Only the most essential things were brought into the village.

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Luca Bazelli and Lian Liana Stähelin
mit David Moser, Grace Oberholzer, Alessio De Gottardi, Jasper Engelhardt , Kaspar Looser, Béla Dalcher, Matthias Müller Klug, Cédric Moser, Sami Zattal, Jakub Dworak, Jonathan Egli, Florian Stieger und Isabel Lehn-Blazejczak

Photos: Dario Bosio und Pierre Marmy

‹Schweizer Preis für Putz und Farbe›, awarded with silver in category interior design
‹S AY - swiss architecture yearbook 2023›, nominated for publication and exhibition by Stiftung Architektur Schweiz and SAM

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Kulturlokal Schwarzer Peter
/
Lysbüchel Areal, Basel
/
2021 – 2022
Opening event with art exhibition and participative facade workshop with clients of the Verein für Gassenarbeit Schwarzer Peter.
Opening event with art exhibition and participative facade workshop with clients of the Verein für Gassenarbeit Schwarzer Peter.
Above the main event room there is a public terrace accessible from the exterior, which leads to the office and the workshop spaces.
Above the main event room there is a public terrace accessible from the exterior, which leads to the office and the workshop spaces.
The workshop space made from a former shipping container.
The workshop space made from a former shipping container.
Opening event with art exhibition and participative facade workshop with clients of the Verein für Gassenarbeit Schwarzer Peter.
Opening event with art exhibition and participative facade workshop with clients of the Verein für Gassenarbeit Schwarzer Peter.
Above the main event room there is a public terrace accessible from the exterior, which leads to the office and the workshop spaces.
Above the main event room there is a public terrace accessible from the exterior, which leads to the office and the workshop spaces.
The workshop space made from a former shipping container.
The workshop space made from a former shipping container.
The workshop space made from a former shipping container.
The building modules can easily be reassembled.
Opening event with art exhibition and participative facade workshop with clients of the Verein für Gassenarbeit Schwarzer Peter.
Opening event with art exhibition and participative facade workshop with clients of the Verein für Gassenarbeit Schwarzer Peter.
Above the main event room there is a public terrace accessible from the exterior, which leads to the office and the workshop spaces.
Above the main event room there is a public terrace accessible from the exterior, which leads to the office and the workshop spaces.
The workshop space made from a former shipping container.
The workshop space made from a former shipping container.
The workshop space made from a former shipping container.
The building modules can easily be reassembled.
The workshop space made from a former shipping container.
All windows and doors come from recently demolished buildings in the region.
Opening event with art exhibition and participative facade workshop with clients of the Verein für Gassenarbeit Schwarzer Peter.
Opening event with art exhibition and participative facade workshop with clients of the Verein für Gassenarbeit Schwarzer Peter.
Above the main event room there is a public terrace accessible from the exterior, which leads to the office and the workshop spaces.
Above the main event room there is a public terrace accessible from the exterior, which leads to the office and the workshop spaces.
The workshop space made from a former shipping container.
The workshop space made from a former shipping container.
The workshop space made from a former shipping container.
The building modules can easily be reassembled.
The workshop space made from a former shipping container.
All windows and doors come from recently demolished buildings in the region.
Above the main event room there is a public terrace accessible from the exterior, which leads to the office and the workshop spaces.
Opening event with art exhibition and participative facade workshop with clients of the Verein für Gassenarbeit Schwarzer Peter.
Opening event with art exhibition and participative facade workshop with clients of the Verein für Gassenarbeit Schwarzer Peter.
Above the main event room there is a public terrace accessible from the exterior, which leads to the office and the workshop spaces.
Above the main event room there is a public terrace accessible from the exterior, which leads to the office and the workshop spaces.
The workshop space made from a former shipping container.
The workshop space made from a former shipping container.
The workshop space made from a former shipping container.
The building modules can easily be reassembled.
The workshop space made from a former shipping container.
All windows and doors come from recently demolished buildings in the region.
Above the main event room there is a public terrace accessible from the exterior, which leads to the office and the workshop spaces.
The workshop space made from a former shipping container.
Opening event with art exhibition and participative facade workshop with clients of the Verein für Gassenarbeit Schwarzer Peter.
Opening event with art exhibition and participative facade workshop with clients of the Verein für Gassenarbeit Schwarzer Peter.
Above the main event room there is a public terrace accessible from the exterior, which leads to the office and the workshop spaces.
Above the main event room there is a public terrace accessible from the exterior, which leads to the office and the workshop spaces.
The workshop space made from a former shipping container.
The workshop space made from a former shipping container.
The workshop space made from a former shipping container.
The building modules can easily be reassembled.
The workshop space made from a former shipping container.
All windows and doors come from recently demolished buildings in the region.
Above the main event room there is a public terrace accessible from the exterior, which leads to the office and the workshop spaces.
The workshop space made from a former shipping container.
Opening event with art exhibition and participative facade workshop with clients of the Verein für Gassenarbeit Schwarzer Peter.
Opening event with art exhibition and participative facade workshop with clients of the Verein für Gassenarbeit Schwarzer Peter.
Above the main event room there is a public terrace accessible from the exterior, which leads to the office and the workshop spaces.
Above the main event room there is a public terrace accessible from the exterior, which leads to the office and the workshop spaces.
The workshop space made from a former shipping container.
The workshop space made from a former shipping container.
The workshop space made from a former shipping container.
The building modules can easily be reassembled.
The workshop space made from a former shipping container.
All windows and doors come from recently demolished buildings in the region.
Above the main event room there is a public terrace accessible from the exterior, which leads to the office and the workshop spaces.
The workshop space made from a former shipping container.
Opening event with art exhibition and participative facade workshop with clients of the Verein für Gassenarbeit Schwarzer Peter.
Opening event with art exhibition and participative facade workshop with clients of the Verein für Gassenarbeit Schwarzer Peter.
Above the main event room there is a public terrace accessible from the exterior, which leads to the office and the workshop spaces.
Above the main event room there is a public terrace accessible from the exterior, which leads to the office and the workshop spaces.
The workshop space made from a former shipping container.
The workshop space made from a former shipping container.
The workshop space made from a former shipping container.
The building modules can easily be reassembled.
The workshop space made from a former shipping container.
All windows and doors come from recently demolished buildings in the region.
Above the main event room there is a public terrace accessible from the exterior, which leads to the office and the workshop spaces.
The workshop space made from a former shipping container.
Opening event with art exhibition and participative facade workshop with clients of the Verein für Gassenarbeit Schwarzer Peter.
Opening event with art exhibition and participative facade workshop with clients of the Verein für Gassenarbeit Schwarzer Peter.
Above the main event room there is a public terrace accessible from the exterior, which leads to the office and the workshop spaces.
Above the main event room there is a public terrace accessible from the exterior, which leads to the office and the workshop spaces.
The workshop space made from a former shipping container.
The workshop space made from a former shipping container.
The workshop space made from a former shipping container.
The building modules can easily be reassembled.
The workshop space made from a former shipping container.
All windows and doors come from recently demolished buildings in the region.
Above the main event room there is a public terrace accessible from the exterior, which leads to the office and the workshop spaces.
The workshop space made from a former shipping container.
Opening event with art exhibition and participative facade workshop with clients of the Verein für Gassenarbeit Schwarzer Peter.
Above the main event room there is a public terrace accessible from the exterior, which leads to the office and the workshop spaces.
The workshop space made from a former shipping container.
The building modules can easily be reassembled.
All windows and doors come from recently demolished buildings in the region.

The Kulturlokal Schwarzer Peter is a non-commercial, inclusive, creative and meeting place led by the Verein für Gassenarbeit Schwarzer Peter on the Lysbüchelareal in Basel. It is run participatively all year round together with visitors from Schwarzer Peter and volunteers from the arts and music scene in Basel. Cultural events such as exhibitions, concerts and workshops are offered to the public. The entire infrastructure can be used free of charge by the visitors of the Gassenarbeit and all interested parties.

The cultural venue is designed as a temporary modular building made of wooden and shipping containers. The elements can be easily dismantled and are dimensioned for the size of lorries so that the building can easily be moved to other sites in the future. The windows and doors come from demolished buildings and thanks to reusable screw foundations there is no construction waste.

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Matthias Müller Klug and Lian Liana Stähelin
in collaboration with Vesna Petrovic, Kevin Peterhans, Willi Moch, Naima Heim

for Verein für Gassenarbeit Schwarzer Peter, Stefanie Twerdy

Colombera
/
Giubiasco
/
2021 –
Renovation of a farm building complex
Renovation of a farm building complex
The first conversion phase focuses on the residential house.
The first conversion phase focuses on the residential house.
The spaces of the roof get carved out by implementing two big dormers, mirrored by the ridge.
The spaces of the roof get carved out by implementing two big dormers, mirrored by the ridge.
Renovation of a farm building complex
Renovation of a farm building complex
The first conversion phase focuses on the residential house.
The first conversion phase focuses on the residential house.
The spaces of the roof get carved out by implementing two big dormers, mirrored by the ridge.
The spaces of the roof get carved out by implementing two big dormers, mirrored by the ridge.
The spaces of the roof get carved out by implementing two big dormers, mirrored by the ridge.
Renovation of a farm building complex
Renovation of a farm building complex
The first conversion phase focuses on the residential house.
The first conversion phase focuses on the residential house.
The spaces of the roof get carved out by implementing two big dormers, mirrored by the ridge.
The spaces of the roof get carved out by implementing two big dormers, mirrored by the ridge.
The spaces of the roof get carved out by implementing two big dormers, mirrored by the ridge.
The spaces of the roof get carved out by implementing two big dormers, mirrored by the ridge.
Renovation of a farm building complex
Renovation of a farm building complex
The first conversion phase focuses on the residential house.
The first conversion phase focuses on the residential house.
The spaces of the roof get carved out by implementing two big dormers, mirrored by the ridge.
The spaces of the roof get carved out by implementing two big dormers, mirrored by the ridge.
The spaces of the roof get carved out by implementing two big dormers, mirrored by the ridge.
The spaces of the roof get carved out by implementing two big dormers, mirrored by the ridge.
The first conversion phase focuses on the residential house.
Renovation of a farm building complex
Renovation of a farm building complex
The first conversion phase focuses on the residential house.
The first conversion phase focuses on the residential house.
The spaces of the roof get carved out by implementing two big dormers, mirrored by the ridge.
The spaces of the roof get carved out by implementing two big dormers, mirrored by the ridge.
The spaces of the roof get carved out by implementing two big dormers, mirrored by the ridge.
The spaces of the roof get carved out by implementing two big dormers, mirrored by the ridge.
The first conversion phase focuses on the residential house.
The spaces of the roof get carved out by implementing two big dormers, mirrored by the ridge.
Renovation of a farm building complex
Renovation of a farm building complex
The first conversion phase focuses on the residential house.
The first conversion phase focuses on the residential house.
The spaces of the roof get carved out by implementing two big dormers, mirrored by the ridge.
The spaces of the roof get carved out by implementing two big dormers, mirrored by the ridge.
The spaces of the roof get carved out by implementing two big dormers, mirrored by the ridge.
The spaces of the roof get carved out by implementing two big dormers, mirrored by the ridge.
The first conversion phase focuses on the residential house.
The spaces of the roof get carved out by implementing two big dormers, mirrored by the ridge.
Renovation of a farm building complex
Renovation of a farm building complex
The first conversion phase focuses on the residential house.
The first conversion phase focuses on the residential house.
The spaces of the roof get carved out by implementing two big dormers, mirrored by the ridge.
The spaces of the roof get carved out by implementing two big dormers, mirrored by the ridge.
The spaces of the roof get carved out by implementing two big dormers, mirrored by the ridge.
The spaces of the roof get carved out by implementing two big dormers, mirrored by the ridge.
The first conversion phase focuses on the residential house.
The spaces of the roof get carved out by implementing two big dormers, mirrored by the ridge.
Renovation of a farm building complex
Renovation of a farm building complex
The first conversion phase focuses on the residential house.
The first conversion phase focuses on the residential house.
The spaces of the roof get carved out by implementing two big dormers, mirrored by the ridge.
The spaces of the roof get carved out by implementing two big dormers, mirrored by the ridge.
The spaces of the roof get carved out by implementing two big dormers, mirrored by the ridge.
The spaces of the roof get carved out by implementing two big dormers, mirrored by the ridge.
The first conversion phase focuses on the residential house.
The spaces of the roof get carved out by implementing two big dormers, mirrored by the ridge.
Renovation of a farm building complex
Renovation of a farm building complex
The first conversion phase focuses on the residential house.
The first conversion phase focuses on the residential house.
The spaces of the roof get carved out by implementing two big dormers, mirrored by the ridge.
The spaces of the roof get carved out by implementing two big dormers, mirrored by the ridge.
The spaces of the roof get carved out by implementing two big dormers, mirrored by the ridge.
The spaces of the roof get carved out by implementing two big dormers, mirrored by the ridge.
The first conversion phase focuses on the residential house.
The spaces of the roof get carved out by implementing two big dormers, mirrored by the ridge.
Renovation of a farm building complex
The first conversion phase focuses on the residential house.
The spaces of the roof get carved out by implementing two big dormers, mirrored by the ridge.

Since more than 80 years the farm Colombera is part of the the agricultural landscape of the Magadino plain. We have been asked to have an overall view of the building ensemble to guarantee a strategic planning of all the future architectural interventions such as the renovation of the agritourism, reorganisation of the farmhouse, refurbishment and expansion of the cheese diary.

The family's residence house is getting more and more inadequate to meet the needs for generosity and comfort demanded by the growing family. In order to retain the future generations in place, it was decided to modernise and expand the residence units. Instead of building a new construction and separate the younger generation from the elder one has been conceived to redefine the boarders inside of the existing farmhouse. This is done by including a new living unit by carving out the spaces of the roof. The new design of the multigenerational house will give flexibility in allocation of use, so that it can adapt «continuously» to changing needs.

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Alessio De Gottardi and Luca Bazelli

Gewohnheit
/
Zürich
/
2018
diploma exhibition view at ETH Hönggerberg
diploma exhibition view at ETH Hönggerberg
excerpt from the archive of photographs out of 120 apartments
excerpt from the archive of photographs out of 120 apartments
excerpt from the archive of study-models
excerpt from the archive of study-models
diploma exhibition view at ETH Hönggerberg
diploma exhibition view at ETH Hönggerberg
excerpt from the archive of photographs out of 120 apartments
excerpt from the archive of photographs out of 120 apartments
excerpt from the archive of study-models
excerpt from the archive of study-models
excerpt from the archive of study-models
image overlays and starting point of the design process
diploma exhibition view at ETH Hönggerberg
diploma exhibition view at ETH Hönggerberg
excerpt from the archive of photographs out of 120 apartments
excerpt from the archive of photographs out of 120 apartments
excerpt from the archive of study-models
excerpt from the archive of study-models
excerpt from the archive of study-models
image overlays and starting point of the design process
excerpt from the archive of study-models
exhibition model, 1:10
diploma exhibition view at ETH Hönggerberg
diploma exhibition view at ETH Hönggerberg
excerpt from the archive of photographs out of 120 apartments
excerpt from the archive of photographs out of 120 apartments
excerpt from the archive of study-models
excerpt from the archive of study-models
excerpt from the archive of study-models
image overlays and starting point of the design process
excerpt from the archive of study-models
exhibition model, 1:10
excerpt from the archive of photographs out of 120 apartments
exhibition model, 1:10
diploma exhibition view at ETH Hönggerberg
diploma exhibition view at ETH Hönggerberg
excerpt from the archive of photographs out of 120 apartments
excerpt from the archive of photographs out of 120 apartments
excerpt from the archive of study-models
excerpt from the archive of study-models
excerpt from the archive of study-models
image overlays and starting point of the design process
excerpt from the archive of study-models
exhibition model, 1:10
excerpt from the archive of photographs out of 120 apartments
exhibition model, 1:10
excerpt from the archive of study-models
exhibition model, 1:10
diploma exhibition view at ETH Hönggerberg
diploma exhibition view at ETH Hönggerberg
excerpt from the archive of photographs out of 120 apartments
excerpt from the archive of photographs out of 120 apartments
excerpt from the archive of study-models
excerpt from the archive of study-models
excerpt from the archive of study-models
image overlays and starting point of the design process
excerpt from the archive of study-models
exhibition model, 1:10
excerpt from the archive of photographs out of 120 apartments
exhibition model, 1:10
excerpt from the archive of study-models
exhibition model, 1:10
exhibition model, 1:10
exhibition model, 1:10
diploma exhibition view at ETH Hönggerberg
diploma exhibition view at ETH Hönggerberg
excerpt from the archive of photographs out of 120 apartments
excerpt from the archive of photographs out of 120 apartments
excerpt from the archive of study-models
excerpt from the archive of study-models
excerpt from the archive of study-models
image overlays and starting point of the design process
excerpt from the archive of study-models
exhibition model, 1:10
excerpt from the archive of photographs out of 120 apartments
exhibition model, 1:10
excerpt from the archive of study-models
exhibition model, 1:10
exhibition model, 1:10
exhibition model, 1:10
diploma exhibition view at ETH Hönggerberg
diploma exhibition view at ETH Hönggerberg
excerpt from the archive of photographs out of 120 apartments
excerpt from the archive of photographs out of 120 apartments
excerpt from the archive of study-models
excerpt from the archive of study-models
excerpt from the archive of study-models
image overlays and starting point of the design process
excerpt from the archive of study-models
exhibition model, 1:10
excerpt from the archive of photographs out of 120 apartments
exhibition model, 1:10
excerpt from the archive of study-models
exhibition model, 1:10
exhibition model, 1:10
exhibition model, 1:10
diploma exhibition view at ETH Hönggerberg
diploma exhibition view at ETH Hönggerberg
excerpt from the archive of photographs out of 120 apartments
excerpt from the archive of photographs out of 120 apartments
excerpt from the archive of study-models
excerpt from the archive of study-models
excerpt from the archive of study-models
image overlays and starting point of the design process
excerpt from the archive of study-models
exhibition model, 1:10
excerpt from the archive of photographs out of 120 apartments
exhibition model, 1:10
excerpt from the archive of study-models
exhibition model, 1:10
exhibition model, 1:10
exhibition model, 1:10
diploma exhibition view at ETH Hönggerberg
excerpt from the archive of photographs out of 120 apartments
excerpt from the archive of study-models
image overlays and starting point of the design process
exhibition model, 1:10
exhibition model, 1:10
exhibition model, 1:10
exhibition model, 1:10

Livingspace is not absolute. It is a vessel for life, and affected by the lives that take place in it. It is shaped by the actions, possibilities, desires and needs of these lives. To inhabit a space means to interpret it, to appropriate it. Architecture determines the relationship between the part that is physically permanent and fixed and the part that can be changed by those who live in it.

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Imogen Macpherson and Luca Bazelli

Hidden Territory
/
Patagonia - Tathuen, Argentina
/
2019
The bus stop marks a first emblematic intervention to revitalize the high-plateau Meseta de Somuncurá.
The bus stop marks a first emblematic intervention to revitalize the high-plateau Meseta de Somuncurá.
It offers shelter from the strong wind and rain for the people waiting for the bus, which passes once per week and can run late for hours.
It offers shelter from the strong wind and rain for the people waiting for the bus, which passes once per week and can run late for hours.
The hides come from sheep of an animal transport that crashed in an accident close by.
The hides come from sheep of an animal transport that crashed in an accident close by.
The bus stop marks a first emblematic intervention to revitalize the high-plateau Meseta de Somuncurá.
The bus stop marks a first emblematic intervention to revitalize the high-plateau Meseta de Somuncurá.
It offers shelter from the strong wind and rain for the people waiting for the bus, which passes once per week and can run late for hours.
It offers shelter from the strong wind and rain for the people waiting for the bus, which passes once per week and can run late for hours.
The hides come from sheep of an animal transport that crashed in an accident close by.
The hides come from sheep of an animal transport that crashed in an accident close by.
The hides come from sheep of an animal transport that crashed in an accident close by.
The bus stop marks a first emblematic intervention to revitalize the high-plateau Meseta de Somuncurá.
The bus stop marks a first emblematic intervention to revitalize the high-plateau Meseta de Somuncurá.
It offers shelter from the strong wind and rain for the people waiting for the bus, which passes once per week and can run late for hours.
It offers shelter from the strong wind and rain for the people waiting for the bus, which passes once per week and can run late for hours.
The hides come from sheep of an animal transport that crashed in an accident close by.
The hides come from sheep of an animal transport that crashed in an accident close by.
The hides come from sheep of an animal transport that crashed in an accident close by.
The hides come from sheep of an animal transport that crashed in an accident close by.
The wood was taken from the fences that divide the area into possession in a country where there was once no property.
The bus stop marks a first emblematic intervention to revitalize the high-plateau Meseta de Somuncurá.
The bus stop marks a first emblematic intervention to revitalize the high-plateau Meseta de Somuncurá.
It offers shelter from the strong wind and rain for the people waiting for the bus, which passes once per week and can run late for hours.
It offers shelter from the strong wind and rain for the people waiting for the bus, which passes once per week and can run late for hours.
The hides come from sheep of an animal transport that crashed in an accident close by.
The hides come from sheep of an animal transport that crashed in an accident close by.
The hides come from sheep of an animal transport that crashed in an accident close by.
The hides come from sheep of an animal transport that crashed in an accident close by.
The wood was taken from the fences that divide the area into possession in a country where there was once no property.
It offers shelter from the strong wind and rain for the people waiting for the bus, which passes once per week and can run late for hours.
The bus stop marks a first emblematic intervention to revitalize the high-plateau of Somuncurá (“Chëëye a Wulach” in the ancestral language Gününa Këna), seen for the first time as a landscape with a rich cultural and historical fabric
The bus stop marks a first emblematic intervention to revitalize the high-plateau Meseta de Somuncurá.
The bus stop marks a first emblematic intervention to revitalize the high-plateau Meseta de Somuncurá.
It offers shelter from the strong wind and rain for the people waiting for the bus, which passes once per week and can run late for hours.
It offers shelter from the strong wind and rain for the people waiting for the bus, which passes once per week and can run late for hours.
The hides come from sheep of an animal transport that crashed in an accident close by.
The hides come from sheep of an animal transport that crashed in an accident close by.
The hides come from sheep of an animal transport that crashed in an accident close by.
The hides come from sheep of an animal transport that crashed in an accident close by.
The wood was taken from the fences that divide the area into possession in a country where there was once no property.
It offers shelter from the strong wind and rain for the people waiting for the bus, which passes once per week and can run late for hours.
The bus stop marks a first emblematic intervention to revitalize the high-plateau of Somuncurá (“Chëëye a Wulach” in the ancestral language Gününa Këna), seen for the first time as a landscape with a rich cultural and historical fabric
The hides come from sheep of an animal transport that crashed in an accident close by.
The bus stop marks a first emblematic intervention to revitalize the high-plateau Meseta de Somuncurá.
The bus stop marks a first emblematic intervention to revitalize the high-plateau Meseta de Somuncurá.
It offers shelter from the strong wind and rain for the people waiting for the bus, which passes once per week and can run late for hours.
It offers shelter from the strong wind and rain for the people waiting for the bus, which passes once per week and can run late for hours.
The hides come from sheep of an animal transport that crashed in an accident close by.
The hides come from sheep of an animal transport that crashed in an accident close by.
The hides come from sheep of an animal transport that crashed in an accident close by.
The hides come from sheep of an animal transport that crashed in an accident close by.
The wood was taken from the fences that divide the area into possession in a country where there was once no property.
It offers shelter from the strong wind and rain for the people waiting for the bus, which passes once per week and can run late for hours.
The bus stop marks a first emblematic intervention to revitalize the high-plateau of Somuncurá (“Chëëye a Wulach” in the ancestral language Gününa Këna), seen for the first time as a landscape with a rich cultural and historical fabric
The hides come from sheep of an animal transport that crashed in an accident close by.
The bus stop marks a first emblematic intervention to revitalize the high-plateau Meseta de Somuncurá.
The bus stop marks a first emblematic intervention to revitalize the high-plateau Meseta de Somuncurá.
It offers shelter from the strong wind and rain for the people waiting for the bus, which passes once per week and can run late for hours.
It offers shelter from the strong wind and rain for the people waiting for the bus, which passes once per week and can run late for hours.
The hides come from sheep of an animal transport that crashed in an accident close by.
The hides come from sheep of an animal transport that crashed in an accident close by.
The hides come from sheep of an animal transport that crashed in an accident close by.
The hides come from sheep of an animal transport that crashed in an accident close by.
The wood was taken from the fences that divide the area into possession in a country where there was once no property.
It offers shelter from the strong wind and rain for the people waiting for the bus, which passes once per week and can run late for hours.
The bus stop marks a first emblematic intervention to revitalize the high-plateau of Somuncurá (“Chëëye a Wulach” in the ancestral language Gününa Këna), seen for the first time as a landscape with a rich cultural and historical fabric
The hides come from sheep of an animal transport that crashed in an accident close by.
The bus stop marks a first emblematic intervention to revitalize the high-plateau Meseta de Somuncurá.
The bus stop marks a first emblematic intervention to revitalize the high-plateau Meseta de Somuncurá.
It offers shelter from the strong wind and rain for the people waiting for the bus, which passes once per week and can run late for hours.
It offers shelter from the strong wind and rain for the people waiting for the bus, which passes once per week and can run late for hours.
The hides come from sheep of an animal transport that crashed in an accident close by.
The hides come from sheep of an animal transport that crashed in an accident close by.
The hides come from sheep of an animal transport that crashed in an accident close by.
The hides come from sheep of an animal transport that crashed in an accident close by.
The wood was taken from the fences that divide the area into possession in a country where there was once no property.
It offers shelter from the strong wind and rain for the people waiting for the bus, which passes once per week and can run late for hours.
The bus stop marks a first emblematic intervention to revitalize the high-plateau of Somuncurá (“Chëëye a Wulach” in the ancestral language Gününa Këna), seen for the first time as a landscape with a rich cultural and historical fabric
The hides come from sheep of an animal transport that crashed in an accident close by.
The bus stop marks a first emblematic intervention to revitalize the high-plateau Meseta de Somuncurá.
The bus stop marks a first emblematic intervention to revitalize the high-plateau Meseta de Somuncurá.
It offers shelter from the strong wind and rain for the people waiting for the bus, which passes once per week and can run late for hours.
It offers shelter from the strong wind and rain for the people waiting for the bus, which passes once per week and can run late for hours.
The hides come from sheep of an animal transport that crashed in an accident close by.
The hides come from sheep of an animal transport that crashed in an accident close by.
The hides come from sheep of an animal transport that crashed in an accident close by.
The hides come from sheep of an animal transport that crashed in an accident close by.
The wood was taken from the fences that divide the area into possession in a country where there was once no property.
It offers shelter from the strong wind and rain for the people waiting for the bus, which passes once per week and can run late for hours.
The bus stop marks a first emblematic intervention to revitalize the high-plateau of Somuncurá (“Chëëye a Wulach” in the ancestral language Gününa Këna), seen for the first time as a landscape with a rich cultural and historical fabric
The hides come from sheep of an animal transport that crashed in an accident close by.
The bus stop marks a first emblematic intervention to revitalize the high-plateau Meseta de Somuncurá.
It offers shelter from the strong wind and rain for the people waiting for the bus, which passes once per week and can run late for hours.
The hides come from sheep of an animal transport that crashed in an accident close by.
The wood was taken from the fences that divide the area into possession in a country where there was once no property.
The bus stop marks a first emblematic intervention to revitalize the high-plateau of Somuncurá (“Chëëye a Wulach” in the ancestral language Gününa Këna), seen for the first time as a landscape with a rich cultural and historical fabric

Our project captivates neither by a fancy construction nor by fancy materials, but much more by the empathy to which the long stay in a completely foreign area has brought us. We didn’t meet many people out there, but the few encounters were characterized by great sincerity and honesty. This has led us to this reserved, yet respectful design that tries to connect local tradition and needs. We looked around and considered what was really needed and what materials were available. The leather comes from a sheep truck that crashed in an accident. The wood was taken from the fences that divides the area into possession in a country where there was once no property.

Through contacts with nature, sceneries and their inhabitants, we seek to inspire people to reflect on the complex social and economic disputes that mark the agenda of the Mapuche-Tehuelche people until today. There is no future in architecture without a conciliatory memory between peoples in conflict.

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‍Matthias Müller Klug and Alessio De Gottardi
in collaboration with Campo Abierto

longlisted Dezeen Awards 2020
selection Milano Design Film Festival 2021