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