Article source: Berrel Berrel Kräutler Architekten

The Wallisian Alps rise in silhouette above the new Vouvry district school house, which lies on a flat plain between historic Vouvry village and the Rhone river. Larger-than-life commercial structures have long defined the character of settlements along the Rhone valley, and this new construction – which accommodates both classrooms and a sports arena under one roof – fits the mold perfectly.

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• Architects: Berrel Berrel Kräutler Architekten
• Project: Orientierungsschule Vouvry
• Location: Vouvry, Switzerland
• Client: Grou pe ment régio nal du Haut- Lac du CO , CH – 1896 Vouvry
• Competition / direct order: Competition 2008
• Planning: 2008-2013
• Realisation: 2011-2013
• Project type: New
• Use: School and Dreifachturnhalle

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