Burckhardt Partner architects delivered this sophisticating residential development. The façade’s overall look with thin vertical wood strips in the imposing structure is unified harmoniously into the surroundings and signals a transition from a rural-traditional building style to something more modern.
The designer based their task on the following concept: fine scalability of the 4 buildings, the low, and two-storey plus attic dimensioned structures each contain 5 residences. Each resident dwells in an attic apartment with a larger roof terrace, 5 ½, 4 ½, 3 ½ and 2 ½-room apartments with large balconies or garden terraces.
To avoid the effects of weather, the protected north-facing façades shelter was designed as closed area. Vice versa, the fully glazed southern face orients the residences to the sun and warmth. The spacious balconies allow direct access to open space and nature.
Implying the strong, well-developed light and shade contrasts which comes through the sweeping veranda, the designer intended to build a direct relationship with the mighty hipped and gabled rooflines of the surrounding buildings. The settlement roofs have been extensively planted and act as a temporary catch basin for the rainfall.
About 30 resident accupied this apartmente which located in the heart of Jegenstorf. Around a funnel-shaped, multifunctional inner court, six residential buildings face each other in a special proximity suitable for the site. Their arrangement takes the estate structure into consideration and allows for transition paths and views typical for the village.
