Swiss Architecture

Minimalist Residences – Switzerland Must-See!

If you love minimalist residences as much as we do, this one is a must-see! Based in Switzerland and Los Angeles, tecARCHITECTURE really thought outside the box on this forward-thinking, inspiring example of Swiss architecture. The contemporary house design is almost like a table – the top tier being a solid white volume supported by “legs.” Visible between these straight and angled pillars, the glass-enclosed main floor offers a view right through, and an unmatched view from the inside out. ... Continue >

Also See: Contemporary Houses, Fireplace Features, Minimalist Interiors, Modern Swiss Houses, Swiss Architecture

Mountain Cabin Design – Concrete and Wood Architecture

Perched high up in the Swiss Alps, this mountain cabin design by architecture firm Drexler Guinand Jauslin is the essence of the “mountain chalet.” We particularly love its rustic, timber exterior and steeply pitched, shingled tin roof peeking over the snow-covered hillside. Inspired by traditional countryside houses and stables, this structure works with its village setting but still boasts lots of contemporary touches that bring it into the modern era. The cabin was visually broken up using contrasting materials – ... Continue >

Also See: Cabin Designs, Concrete and Wood Architecture, Mountain Home Architecture, Mountain Houses, Swiss Architecture

Stone House Fronts – Rustic addition to Swiss mountains

This stone house front makes a great addition to the rocky mountain ranges of Switzerland. Swiss architects Markus Wespi and Jerome de Meuron transformed an existing house in Ticino Mergoscia in the Verzasca Valley, creating this stone home extension as a vantage point to take in the breathtaking view of mountains and valleys. The rocky exterior of this wedge-shaped volume is built right into the hillside slope, becoming a part of the mountain. The rocky front is a great contrast ... Continue >

Also See: Mountain Home Architecture, Rustic House Styles, Stone House, Swiss Architecture, Switzerland Architecture

Cottage Style Houses - cool contemporary take on Swiss chalet

Check out this architecture firm’s modern take on a traditional Swiss chalet. Based in Switzerland and Los Angeles, tecARCHITECTURE conceived this cottage style house design that takes rustic-chic to a new level. Rather than settling for something expected, the homeowner commissioned tec, who played within the rules but manager to design something totally original and unforeseen. The cool, glass cottage design features a conventional roofline, but apart from its silhouette everything about it is contemporary. The minimalist facade boasts glass ... Continue >

Also See: Cottage Houses, Glass Wall House, Minimalist Living, Rustic House Styles, Swiss Architecture, Switzerland Architecture

Contemporary Swiss Architecture in Timber

Swiss architecture firm Nimmrichter CDA Architects are the creators of this atypical Switzerland timber home design on the outskirts of Zurich, Switzerland. And while this wood house may use traditional materials, its architecture is contemporary cool. A strong horizontal presence is anchored by the roofline and the pattern of the timber panels finishing the facade. The minimalist shape of the structure is adorned by nothing but clean-lined windows and doors. Interiors are too timber-clad, only with a sophisticated refined edge. ... Continue >

Also See: Minimalist Interiors, Minimalist Living, Swiss Architecture, Switzerland Architecture, Timber Houses, Wood Clad House

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