Stürcherwald House 

Design: The small settlement of Stürcherwald, located at an altitude of 1,000 meters above sea level, is home to this house. Built on a very steep south-facing slope, the building cites the traditional typology of the “Walserhaus” block house, but also very consciously sets itself apart from it, placing itself firmly in the current day and age. The unpretentious longitudinal building features a pitched roof and a structured timber facade. All areas for the basic activities of daily living, such as the dining and living areas, are situated at the entrance level, while the private rooms (bed rooms and bathroom) are placed more subtly on the floor above. The narrow and strictly organized floor plan allows for a maximized sunlight exposition of the main floor – a considerable improvement of the quality of life in the mountains, especially in the winter months.

Wood: The use of local larch and its nuanced surface treatment from outside (rough-cut) to inside affirms the solitary appearance of the building. Ceilings and walls were constructed using timber elements, while the roof was clad with tin.