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Residential House in Kilchberg
Photographs © Stefan Wuelser, ZurichFrei + Saarinen’s
first constructed statement on how to build a living space now stands in
Kilchberg near Zurich: within the familiar structure of a cubic space with
circular windows an area of spacious opulence unfolds which is based on three
ideas:
Firstly there is the ground floor which consists of an interlaced spatial
concept connecting the East and West gardens through three slightly meandering
offset tiers. Illuminated by streaks of light, the L shaped walls are so
entwined in each other that Cartesian interaction occurs, this defines the
ambiance in the living and eating areas, whose floor areas possesses no less
than 14 corners.Secondly our standpoint is clear that communal areas should be generously
appointed and usable for any activities required (in relation to corresponding,
unobtrusively dimensioned individual spaces). This can be most consequently seen
on the top floor, which consists of an S shaped continuum including the central
hall and the adjoining terrace areas, which can be connected through the
opening of fully concealable sliding glass.And thirdly not all double flight staircases have been set on top of one
another which allows for the emergence of a promenade which is affected by a
variety of in, through and outward views and highly varied room-heights. The
design trajectory is also the connecting element which allows the four floors
to be conceived in extremely different ways, without the threat of them
becoming separate elements of the whole. That the overlaying of
space, its exposure to light and that the view is carefully allocated, is
assisted by twenty windows and door openings, this creates a very unique atmosphere,
whereby on a subtle level the complex structure of the buildings shell and the
interior decoration also play a part. The various spatial layouts on the
individual floors have a requirement for a complex supporting structure which
is based on the cumulative effect of the shear walls and floors. This also
allows the possibility to coordinate a nonsupported parking garage of
comparatively enormous dimensions for four automobiles under the house. The
ability to arrange special features in conjunction with every day features and
to concretize complex spatial constellations with trusted resources appears to
be characteristic of our work. Whilst in the St.Joseph rectory it was the wall
panels which relativized the dynamic of the space, in Kilchberg it is the
interior design as well as the very normal perforated façade which in our
opinion provides for a pleasant level.Frei + Saarinen Architects, Barbara Frei, Martin Saarinen, Stefan Wuelser
first constructed statement on how to build a living space now stands in
Kilchberg near Zurich: within the familiar structure of a cubic space with
circular windows an area of spacious opulence unfolds which is based on three
ideas:
Firstly there is the ground floor which consists of an interlaced spatial
concept connecting the East and West gardens through three slightly meandering
offset tiers. Illuminated by streaks of light, the L shaped walls are so
entwined in each other that Cartesian interaction occurs, this defines the
ambiance in the living and eating areas, whose floor areas possesses no less
than 14 corners.Secondly our standpoint is clear that communal areas should be generously
appointed and usable for any activities required (in relation to corresponding,
unobtrusively dimensioned individual spaces). This can be most consequently seen
on the top floor, which consists of an S shaped continuum including the central
hall and the adjoining terrace areas, which can be connected through the
opening of fully concealable sliding glass.And thirdly not all double flight staircases have been set on top of one
another which allows for the emergence of a promenade which is affected by a
variety of in, through and outward views and highly varied room-heights. The
design trajectory is also the connecting element which allows the four floors
to be conceived in extremely different ways, without the threat of them
becoming separate elements of the whole. That the overlaying of
space, its exposure to light and that the view is carefully allocated, is
assisted by twenty windows and door openings, this creates a very unique atmosphere,
whereby on a subtle level the complex structure of the buildings shell and the
interior decoration also play a part. The various spatial layouts on the
individual floors have a requirement for a complex supporting structure which
is based on the cumulative effect of the shear walls and floors. This also
allows the possibility to coordinate a nonsupported parking garage of
comparatively enormous dimensions for four automobiles under the house. The
ability to arrange special features in conjunction with every day features and
to concretize complex spatial constellations with trusted resources appears to
be characteristic of our work. Whilst in the St.Joseph rectory it was the wall
panels which relativized the dynamic of the space, in Kilchberg it is the
interior design as well as the very normal perforated façade which in our
opinion provides for a pleasant level.Frei + Saarinen Architects, Barbara Frei, Martin Saarinen, Stefan Wuelser
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