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