Haus mit 11 Wohnungen Chileweg
Weisslingen, Switzerland4th prize, 2022
The rural municipality of Weisslingen is characterized by a very
fine-grained, loose development, surrounded by an impressive landscape. The
strong topography plays a strong role in the character of the village and is
particularly marked by the Tösstal towards the north and the Kempttal towards
the south.
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The new multi-generational residential building with common rooms for
the villagers is located within sight of the listed church, its neighbouring
parish, and the larger building volumes of the local school complex. The new
building fits into the loosely existing development on Lendigerstrasse and
follows the expression of the village. Through its placement, volume, and proportion,
the proposed building forms a careful addition to the village and to the
existing parish hall on the same lot.
The shape of the building appears simple, yet is characterised by an
expressive gable, referring to existing elements of the surrounding farmhouses.
The small projections and the addition in the plinth form an analogy to the
local architectural vocabulary, drawing inspiration from the characteristic bay
windows and other small extensions, such as the stables and sheds.
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Together with the church, the parish hall, and the school building, the proposal
forms a harmonious addition to the existing ensemble. The project contributes
to the existing network of small squares and paths in Weisslingen and adapts to
the character of the place. The various existing outdoor spaces such as the
viewing point, the long terrace of the church, the forecourt of the
administration building, and the garden of the parish hall are connected and
will be extended with a new terrace, a seating place and a walking garden.
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The
new building provides eleven apartments of different sizes, including two
spacious apartments on the top floor. The flats have a double orientation: on
the west side, the living room give onto a long balcony with a view of the
Zurich Oberland, where inhabitants can enjoy the evening sun on warm summer
days.
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Facade detail
The brightly lit stairwell and the adjoining communal loggias are placed
along the east façade and form the meeting place for all residents. The
kitchens of the flanking apartments also give onto the shared loggia, allowing
a precise transition from collective to more private spaces.
Location: Weisslingen, Switzerland
Year: 2022
Type: housing
Client: Reformierte Kirche Weisslingen
Collaboration: SKALA - Landschaft, Stadt, Raum
Year: 2022
Type: housing
Client: Reformierte Kirche Weisslingen
Collaboration: SKALA - Landschaft, Stadt, Raum