A gem house on Lake Geneva: The breath-taking view of Lake Geneva and the Swiss Alps alone was not enough to satisfy the residents of this detached house: they wanted to introduce a ‘Scandinavian, modern, simple, yet cosy ambiance’ into the typical 1970s architecture.
While the overall form of the two-storey building remained the same, it now has a new shell made from vertical wooden slats as part of an extensive renovation by Graber & Petter Architectes. Indoors, subtle, targeted interventions were used to reinterpret existing elements in order to emphasise what already was there, and to fully reveal the spaces throughout the house. The resulting experience is that of spacious, flowing rooms that are open to the landscape.
The 198-square-metre living space got the desired Nordic flair not only through white surfaces but also, importantly, through the consistent use of light-coloured wood: oak (built-in) furniture and floors contribute significantly to the impression of the rooms being flooded with light. The carefully matched combination of Villapark and Studiopark 1-strip planks with Cleverpark long-plank parquet in particular helps to create a warm atmosphere of natural well-being.
«We wanted sustainability and healthy living in our house, with a logical and simple flow to it. The architects achieved this wonderfully.»
| Location | Lake Geneva, Switzerland |
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| Architect | Graber & Petter Architectes Sàrl |
| Building owner | Private |
| Floor installer | Page Christophe |
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| Parquet | Villapark, Studiopark, Cleverpark 1250, Oak |
| Photographer | Lionel Henriod |
