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Alpine blade
Alpine blade
Switzerland
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Alpine blade
Switzerland
Firm
Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2024
SIZE
1000 sqft - 3000 sqft
BUDGET
$500K - 1M
The project is situated on an alpine slope characterized by a steep incline and an open horizon. The house is anchored to the rock at specific points to minimize excavation and preserve the natural contours of the landscape.
Black concrete is the sole structural and cladding material. Its dense pigmentation, achieved through the addition of oxides, reinforces the continuity with the surrounding mineral material. The exterior walls feature a textured finish that captures the grazing light and reflects the formwork's texture.
The openings are sized as structural penetrations, integrated into the load-bearing calculations of the concrete wall. Their rectangular geometry follows a logical alignment with the site's dominant features. These framings define interior spatial sequences oriented towards the ridges, forests, and valley corridors.
The building's volume remains compact to optimize thermal inertia and reduce the impact of prevailing winds. The thickness of the sails, combined with a water-repellent surface treatment, ensures resistance to freeze-thaw cycles.
The project establishes a direct relationship with the site through the precision of its placement, the material continuity between structure and envelope, and its framed relationship to the Alpine horizons.
Black concrete is the sole structural and cladding material. Its dense pigmentation, achieved through the addition of oxides, reinforces the continuity with the surrounding mineral material. The exterior walls feature a textured finish that captures the grazing light and reflects the formwork's texture.
The openings are sized as structural penetrations, integrated into the load-bearing calculations of the concrete wall. Their rectangular geometry follows a logical alignment with the site's dominant features. These framings define interior spatial sequences oriented towards the ridges, forests, and valley corridors.
The building's volume remains compact to optimize thermal inertia and reduce the impact of prevailing winds. The thickness of the sails, combined with a water-repellent surface treatment, ensures resistance to freeze-thaw cycles.
The project establishes a direct relationship with the site through the precision of its placement, the material continuity between structure and envelope, and its framed relationship to the Alpine horizons.
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