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Hérémence, Switzerland
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DEY House
Hérémence, Switzerland
Project of the Day on Jul 24, 2014
Type
YEAR
2013
SIZE
0 sqft - 1000 sqft
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High in the Val des Dix, giant summits carve a sharp horizon across the blue sky, the deep greens
of the forests and rolling meadows change shade with the seasons. The project lies between
the village of Hérémence and the resort of Thyon 4 Vallées at 4,950 feet above sea level. The
house and its grounds look out over the Val d’Hérens with perfect views of the sun rising over
the mountains from Mont Noble in the foreground, over the Dent Blanche, and eventually the
Matterhorn. Vast, steep mountainsides lay open a landscape dotted with buildings from across
the ages.
The house blends in perfectly with the natural surroundings, its ideal location maximized by an
array of windows at the front of the property that give immeasurable views out across the
valley. This is balanced by the minimal but playful use of smaller windows throughout the rest
of the house, creating a distinct sense of intimacy that is nonetheless light and airy. The scale of
the house reflects that of a traditional Valaisan “grange,” geometrically pure. Modern methods
of construction and organized design mean that the footprint of the house, dictated by the
size of the available timber, has been completely redefined. The mineral concrete cube-shaped foundation accommodates a generous and functional living space while the wooden
superstructure houses all of the bedrooms. The Mélèze facade is reminiscent of carefully
stacked timber beams of an age gone by. The precise design of openings is emphasized by
the play of light and shadow across the different surfaces of the wood. Horizontal and vertical
beams work in unison to shape and lock the frame. Where the frame ends, light simply takes
its place.
Sustainable technologies have been used throughout: efficient insulation, triple glazing and
solar heating combined with a wood burning fire give unparalleled levels of comfort to the
occupants.
of the forests and rolling meadows change shade with the seasons. The project lies between
the village of Hérémence and the resort of Thyon 4 Vallées at 4,950 feet above sea level. The
house and its grounds look out over the Val d’Hérens with perfect views of the sun rising over
the mountains from Mont Noble in the foreground, over the Dent Blanche, and eventually the
Matterhorn. Vast, steep mountainsides lay open a landscape dotted with buildings from across
the ages.
The house blends in perfectly with the natural surroundings, its ideal location maximized by an
array of windows at the front of the property that give immeasurable views out across the
valley. This is balanced by the minimal but playful use of smaller windows throughout the rest
of the house, creating a distinct sense of intimacy that is nonetheless light and airy. The scale of
the house reflects that of a traditional Valaisan “grange,” geometrically pure. Modern methods
of construction and organized design mean that the footprint of the house, dictated by the
size of the available timber, has been completely redefined. The mineral concrete cube-shaped foundation accommodates a generous and functional living space while the wooden
superstructure houses all of the bedrooms. The Mélèze facade is reminiscent of carefully
stacked timber beams of an age gone by. The precise design of openings is emphasized by
the play of light and shadow across the different surfaces of the wood. Horizontal and vertical
beams work in unison to shape and lock the frame. Where the frame ends, light simply takes
its place.
Sustainable technologies have been used throughout: efficient insulation, triple glazing and
solar heating combined with a wood burning fire give unparalleled levels of comfort to the
occupants.
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