comamala ismail clothes residence’s concrete structure with split fir shingles in switzerland

comamala ismail employs wood, natural stone, and steel following sustainable construction methods.

COIS edited by christina vergopoulou February 6, 2024 3 min

COMAMALA ISMAIL introduces Les Vergers apartment building

Les Vergers, a residential project by Comamala Ismail in Delémont, Switzerland, adheres to the highest architectural and environmental standards. Designed with one apartment per floor, each unit prioritizes privacy and offers unobstructed views in all directions. Positioned on the first terrace of the Sorne, the building benefits from a unique vantage point, showcasing panoramic views of the Vallée de Delémont and the Val Terbi.

The structure features a load-bearing core of concrete walls and columns set back from the facade, allowing for modular room configurations, particularly in the facade area. The interior spaces are characterized by openness and generosity. The facade, constructed entirely from well-insulated wood, utilizes untreated, split fir shingles sourced from the Franches-Montagnes. Synthetic materials are absent throughout the building, with mineral materials like natural stone, stoneware, and steel employed in construction. Oak is chosen for components such as windows, flooring, and built-in cupboards.

comamala ismail clothes residence's concrete structure with split fir shingles in switzerland - 1 — all images by DMK Photography – Adrien Barakat

roof-mounted solar system generates energy for the building

An advanced comfort ventilation system with heat recovery circulates air within the apartments. The supply air undergoes pre-conditioning through a ground loop, adjusting its temperature before entering the ventilation unit. The building’s annual primary heating energy requirement remains below 1.5 liters of fuel oil equivalent per square meter. The design team fulfills heating and hot water requirements through a heat pump with geothermal probes, complemented by a roof-mounted solar system generating energy for building services and the three apartments. Residents of Les Vergers already align with the standards of the 2000-watt society.

comamala ismail clothes residence's concrete structure with split fir shingles in switzerland - 2 — Les Vergers is positioned on the first terrace of the Sorne overlooking Vallée de Delémont and Val Terbi

comamala ismail clothes residence's concrete structure with split fir shingles in switzerland - 3 — designed with one apartment per floor, each unit prioritizes privacy and offers unobstructed views

comamala ismail clothes residence's concrete structure with split fir shingles in switzerland - 4 — the facade, constructed entirely from well-insulated wood, utilizes untreated, split fir shingles

comamala ismail clothes residence's concrete structure with split fir shingles in switzerland - 5 — the structure features a load-bearing core of concrete walls and columns set back from the facade

comamala ismail clothes residence's concrete structure with split fir shingles in switzerland - 6 — the roof-mounted solar system generates energy for building services and the three apartments in Les Vergers

les-vergers-comamala-ismail-delemont-switzerland-designboom-1800-2 — the facade’s fir shingles are sourced from the Franches-Montagnes

comamala ismail clothes residence's concrete structure with split fir shingles in switzerland - 7

comamala ismail clothes residence's concrete structure with split fir shingles in switzerland - 8

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project info:

name: Les Vergers
architect: COMAMALA ISMAIL | @comamalaismail
design team: Marie Frund-Eggenschwiler, Matthias Burkhalter, Malou Menozzi
engineers: ZPF Ingenieure – Civil engineering

location: Delémont, Switzerland

photography: DMK Photography – Adrien Barakat | @adrien_barakat

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