grey wooden framework shapes stable-like residence in swiss village

contemporary residential design follows swiss stable typology

Sandro Durrer Architecture firm constructed a two-story house in the agricultural zone of a small village in Graubünden, Switzerland. Located in Buchen village, ‘House Furggaleidis’ is surrounded by unobstructed natural scenery. Referencing the regional stables that have shaped the swiss landscape for decades, the residence forms a long and narrow wooden volume structuring a space suitable for contemporary living functions. Finely integrating into the terrain, the house builds a strong connection with its environment. Adapting its mass to the topography, ‘House Furggaleidis’ arranges the room layout accordingly.

all images by Samuel Holzner

minimal gray wooden framework covers the exterior structure

The open attic assembles the main common areas and overlooks the natural surroundings through wide windows.

The back side connects with the highest point of the terrain and roofs a large outdoor area, allowing direct access to the garden. The ground floor arranges the layout of the private rooms forming an intimate zone supported by the dominant facade filters. The space between the facade filters and the full-height glazing gives up extra depth to the room and provides natural sun protection. The architects chose raw and pre-grayed wooden formwork to envelop the entire building, setting up a minimalist fresh appearance to the exterior that corresponds to the rest of the house’s atmosphere.

‘house furgalleidis’ finely integrates into the terrain

raw and pre-grayed wooden formwork envelops the entire building

the residence’s structure forms a long and narrow volume

the main common areas overlook the natural surroundings through wide windows

the main common areas such as the living room, dining room and kitchen are organized on the top floor

the attic is open to its natural surroundings through wide openings

‘house furggaleidis’ adapts its mass to the topography forming a strong connection with its environment

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the main living spaces occupy the open layout of the attic and maintain a calm atmosphere

private bathroom in the ground floor of 'house furggaleidis'

referencing the regional stables the house blends with the swiss scenery

project info:

name: House Furggaleidis

designer: Sandro Durrer Architecture | @sandrodurrer.architecture

photography: Samuel Holzner | @samuelholzner_fotografie

location: Graubünden, Switzerland

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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom