Shingle house on the edge of a forest
Höhenstrasse, Tuggen, Switzerland
Façade with wooden shingles in red cedar from west
Photo © Peter Tillessen
The special location on a hillside inspires the shape of the house and the organisation of the floor plan as a split-level residence. The pitch of the roof corresponds to the incline of the terrain. The living spaces are located on the upper floor and extend all the way to the roof. A gorgeous, high-ceilinged room opens onto a loggia on the valley side of the house with stunning views of the Linth Plain. Concrete dominates all aspects of the interior. When employed judiciously, the material creates a homey atmosphere. The proximity of the forest is reflected in the building façade, which is clad in wooden shingles in keeping with local tradition.
Façade with wooden shingles in red cedar and loggia from southwest
Photo © Peter Tillessen
Façade with wooden shingles in red cedar and atelier window from northeast
Photo © Peter Tillessen
Façade from east
Photo © Peter Tillessen
Façade from northwest
Photo © Peter Tillessen
Concrete ceiling and central core in coloured concrete
Photo © Peter Tillessen
Concrete ceiling and the kitchen integrated into the concrete core
Photo © Peter Tillessen
Concrete ceiling and kitchen island
Photo © Peter Tillessen
Concrete ceiling and bookshelf
Photo © Peter Tillessen
Concrete ceiling and gallery with atelier window to the north
Photo © Peter Tillessen
Bathroom in slate
Photo © Peter Tillessen
- Architects
- Architekturbüro Herbert Bruhin
- Year
- 2011
- Project Status
- Built
- Team
- Marcel Walker
- Construction Management
- Arento AG
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