Article source: Tom Munz GmbH, St.Gallen 

Initial situation

The cemetery building no longer satisfied the requirements for interfaith use. The perimeter of the new hall for public viewings and funeral services was limited by existing areas for graves and urns, and demanded a sacral interpretation together with a suitable atmosphere.

Image Courtesy © Ladina Bischof and St.Gallen

• Architects: Tom Munz GmbH
• Project: Oberriet cemetery
• Location: Oberriet, Switzerland
• Photography: Ladina Bischof and St.Gallen
• Construction management: Eggel & Partner AG, St.Gallen
• Construction engineers: Bänziger Partner AG, Oberriet
• Building physicist: Studer + Strauss AG, St.Gallen
• Landscape architect: Alge Landschaftsarchitekten, Widnau

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