hurst song architekten: lumbrein residence

'lumbrein residence' by hurst song architekten, graubunden, switzerland
images courtesy of hurst song architekten


swiss practice hurst song architekten has recently completed 'lumbrein residence', a single family dwelling
located in graubunden, switzerland. perched high within the steep slopes of the alps and situated along the
periphery of the nearby village, inhabitants are presented with panoramic vistas of vernacular structures and
snow capped mountain peaks. a winding road leading up to the structure is delicately carved into the land
providing access to the interior from the garage placed within the basement.



winding road approaching the dwelling


responding to the neighboring barns, the exterior is clad with vertical wooden planks treated with a dark
protective coating. the gabled roof is inclined perpendicularly to the mountain face, following suit of the
traditional architecture of the region. the elimination of the eave allows the standing-seam copper roof
to meet the top of the perimeter walls, eventually aging to match their color. the central staircase is composed
of spruce planks spanning the concrete partitions allowing light to filter through to lower levels. these materials
pervade the interior surfacing the floors walls and ceiling with matching wood with concrete surfaces relating
to the vertical circulation.



panoramic vistas of the alps



view from living room



spruce wood surfaces the interior



steep slope abuts the home



fireplace



fireplace



circular plan arrangement allows views th



kitchen and dining space



hybrid of spruce and charcoal colord wood


concrete walls enclose vertical circulation



wooden planks abut the concrete walls forming open riser stairs



concealed stairs leading to the main floor from the garage



top of stairs



fold down beds



spruce and concrete surface the interior







atticbedroom



desk within bedroom



skylight provides natural light for work area


project info:


project: lumbrein residence
description: single family vacation house
location: graubunden, switzerland
date: 2010
collaboration with: clemens arpagaus, vella structural engineer, bsp energie, zürich mep, raumanzug gmbh,
zürich energy consultant, alig & co., vrin carpentry, progress photos by architect and builders