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Renovation of a Dwelling in Chamoson

Renovation of a Dwelling in Chamoson

Chamoson, Switzerland

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Renovation of a Dwelling in Chamoson

Chamoson, Switzerland

Firm

savioz fabrizzi architectes

Type

Residential › Private House

YEAR

2005

Project: living/dining room, kitchen, office, WC/shower, bedroom, bathroom, artist’s studio, exhibition
gallery, cellar, technical facilities.

This building was constructed in stages from 1814 onwards and was used as a rural house.
It is made up of three adjacent areas on different levels. On the ground floor it is crossed by an access
way which indicates the presence of a former right of way to the next-door building.

The imposing proximity of the rocks and its stone construction lend this building a unity with its
surroundings and a very strong mineral character.
The renovation project seeks to maintain and reinforce this character, emphasising the existing stone
structure while using concrete for the parts to be replaced, in order to create a completely mineral feel
to the whole.

The exterior volume has not been changed. The stone façades have been preserved and lined inside
with an insulating layer of concrete based on foamed recycled glass (Misapor). This insulating lining
forms the new load-bearing structure, reinforces the old stone walls and provides thermal insulation.
The parts of the façade formerly of timber weatherboarding have been replaced by a monolithic wall of
insulating concrete with formwork which reproduces the former texture of the timber.

The former window apertures have been retained and some larger windows added in order to let more
natural light into the main interior spaces and to provide views over the surrounding landscape. These
new windows are flush with the exterior in order to minimise their impact on the volume of the building,
as well as to emphasise and make good use of the substantial thickness of the walls.

With its good thermal insulation, controlled ventilation and energy from renewable sources, this
renovation complies with the Swiss “Minergie” energy conservation standard. 23 m2 of solar panels on
the roof produce about 35% of the annual heating requirement (heating and hot water).

In harmony with the exterior, the interior is formed from unrefined mineral materials, with its natural
stone, exposed concrete and polished screed floors. Only a few elements, such as the kitchen or the
sanitary fittings, are in contrast to this character.

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