Single Family House on a Slope / Dost

Single Family House on a Slope / Dost - WindowsSingle Family House on a Slope / Dost - WoodSingle Family House on a Slope / Dost - FacadeSingle Family House on a Slope / Dost - Table, WindowsSingle Family House on a Slope / Dost - More Images+ 6

Merishausen, Switzerland
  • Architects: Dost
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  218
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2012
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  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Normstahl, Swiss Brick, ZZWancor
  • Architect In Charge: Dominic Meister
  • City: Merishausen
  • Country: Switzerland
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Single Family House on a Slope / Dost - Windows, Garden
© Andrin Winteler | bürobuerau

Text description provided by the architects. This single family house is on a steep southern slope that leads to the centre of the village.
The polygonal shape of the building is determined by its pitched roof, which is set by the area’s regulations, and by its position on a hill.

Ground Floor plan

An introvert north facade contrasts strongly with the other facades, which are symmetrical and open to the views. The windows on the south, east and west façade are carefully designed and positioned in a dialogue with the slope.

Single Family House on a Slope / Dost - Windows
© Andrin Winteler | bürobuerau
South Elevation + Section 1

As for the interior, the program is split vertically: the public area is on the first floor and the private area on the ground floor. The use of natural and rough materials, such as concrete and wood, create the perfect stage to display the owners’ passion for art and valuable furniture.

Single Family House on a Slope / Dost - Countertop, Sink, Kitchen
© Andrin Winteler | bürobuerau

The functional spaces such as the kitchen and the bathroom are held in a central volume. A clever strategy that allows all the surrounding space to be used freely as the living area.

Single Family House on a Slope / Dost - Wood
© Andrin Winteler | bürobuerau

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Cite: "Single Family House on a Slope / Dost" 28 Apr 2017. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/870126/single-family-house-on-a-slope-dost> ISSN 0719-8884

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