XL Villa for an XL Family Designed for a large family of seven, House XL is located on the outskirts of a new residential area in the east of Slovenia. SoNo Architects’ design takes its cue from the typically Slovenian architectural elements and the rolling hills and fields surrounding it. This project is featured in…
Villa Faun, Norway
A generous roof wraps a complex form What at first glance appears to be a single-family villa enclosed by an enormous pitched-roof with timber-clad eaves, are actually four separate apartment units. This project is featured in the Swisspearl Architecture #27. Subscribe to our magazine to get the printed issue or download the PDF from the…
House RnEve, Austria
Darkly dramatic and deconstructed Embedded in a green slope in rural Austria, this unusual, single-family house is uniformly clad in black Swisspearl panels. Like a dark spaceship in a sci-fi film, the dramatic expression of the exterior inclined planes is continued in the interior. Sloping concrete walls and plush built-in velvet settees create a sumptuous,…
Red Barn, USA
Abstracted and Minimal Form and surface meld to express the Red Barn’s inspiration. The simple gable form with its vibrant red exterior recall the typology of a traditional barn. Only upon closer inspection do the glazed ends, entry portal, hangar door, and contemporary cladding denote another reality for the building. The Red Barn’s meaning lies…
Tartu University Hospital Extension, Estonia
Two boxes stacked aloft Tartu University Hospital Extension includes three new expandable units for the hospital complex, which was built over a number of decades. Two new units, the children’s hospital and outpatient surgery, are accommodated in the extension of this clinic. This project is featured in the Swisspearl Architecture #27. Subscribe to our magazine…
Laboratories & Office Building Hubben, Sweden
A science hub Uppsala Science Park is ranked as one of the world’s best corporate incubators and is known far beyond the borders of Sweden. Innovative ideas about life science, biotechnology, medicine, and IT are researched and developed here. This project is featured in the Swisspearl Architecture #27. Subscribe to our magazine to get the…
Black Box II, Canada
Enlarged and Enhanced Black Box II is the latest in a series of micro-additions that significantly impact existing buildings. Conceived as a giant jewelry box, large openings blur the boundary between interior and exterior, revealing its treasure of fine craftsmanship through the playful use of complementary surface materials. This project is featured in the Swisspearl…
Black Villa, USA
Scenic Setting in Beverly Hills Black Villa is a combination of state-of-the-art technology and simple, clean design that respects the existing conditions of the site and neighborhood. The single-family house is a great example of how one can use materials and colors in order to tie a building into its natural surroundings. This project is…
The power of the façade panels in interiors
Tower renovation Swisspearl Group headquarters Large size façade panels used in interior spaces have the power to create exciting visual accents. This characteristic was put to good use by the Swisspearl Group when they renovated the feature known as the tower at their head office in Niederurnen, Switzerland. Multifunctional spaces were created that can be…
Ortstockhaus, Switzerland
A FEELING OF SECURITY The Ortstockhaus is located on the Braunwald Alp, a mountain terrace in the Glarus region surrounded by an imposing mountain panorama. Since the summer of 2016, the building, which is protected as a historic monument, has boasted a new look. It offers hikers and day-trippers accommodations, food and refreshments as well…