Article source: RBCH architectes

Situated in a residential area in Château d’Oex, this new building was thought as a replacement for the former house whose size and outer layer failed to meet present day standards for a family home. The structure of this new building is made of poles and beams as a reference to the local traditional chalet. This structure also offers flexibility in the working of the outer layer as prefabricated wooden units fit into the pole structure. This is like a game and allows both a quick and cost-effective construction. Fir tree wood was mostly used as it is the main local building material. It allows a homogenous reading and emphasises the brightness of the inner structure.

Image Courtesy Lionel Henriod/mc2

• Architects: RBCH architectes
• Project: Chalet in Chateau-d’Oex
• Location: Chateau-d’Oex, Switzerland
• Photos : Lionel Henriod/mc2

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