‘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
