maison d'art'chitecture: the fox

'the fox' by maison d'art'chitecture in les brenets, switzerland
all images coutesy maison d'art'chitecture


'the fox' by swiss practice maison d'art'chitecture is a two-storey warehouse and multi-purpose
facility in the small town of les brenets, switzerland. nestled within a site populated with tall,
mature trees, the design adopts a subtle s-shaped plan to carefully conceal its position and volume,
slowly revealing its presence in the approach.



exterior view


conceived as a multi-functional structure, the project hosts a variety of programs including
a garage, storage space, event room, offices, changing rooms and bathroom. the entrance,
located at the middle of the faceted length, is flanked by a large garage to one side and a
warehouse to the other. to efficiently accommodate the use of these programs, they are fronted
and defined by a series of garage doors. the second floor is largely left unobstructed, resulting in
a number of open and flexible rooms that can host meetings as well as a range of events.



garage storage


characterized by two low-sloping peaks, the roofline lends the overall volume of the structure
a playful aesthetic. the exterior skin is constructed out of panels of raw timber that sets a graphic
contrast against the black steel that are present in the framing of the structure and windows.



facade and detail



entrance



interior view



multi-purpose space



internal circulation



fly-by view



site and floor plan / level 0



floor plan / level+1



north-west elevation



south elevation