Article source: Ralph Germann architectes

Ralph Germann’s design for this house is driven by the building’s natural surroundings, environment-conscious technology, and a simple and timeless aesthetic.

Built on a property on the heights of Sion, the 36-metre-long and 6.5-metre-wide building follows the lines of the hill like a wall in an orchard. A wall that protects and stabilizes the slope was the vision of Ralph Germann for this house. The grey colour of the facade supports the idea of a protective rock.

Since Valais is a seismic zone, the structure of the building is concrete.

Image Courtesy © Lionel Henriod

• Architects: Ralph Germann architectes
• Project: House ROFR
• Location: Grimisuat, Switzerland
• Photography: Lionel Henriod
  
• Plot Size: 1640 sqm
  
• House Size: 36 x 6.50 metres
  
• Project Time (planning and construction time): 2 years
• Year: 2018
  

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