Situated in the shore zone of Lake Biel amidst lush vegetation, wild willows and natural meadows the house keeps strong spatial connection to the surrounding nature. Therefore the interior spaces get extended by a large porch on the ground floor and two terraces on the first floor. Porch and terraces generate inbetween spaces where the clients can experience the play of nature, the change of the seasons and the twittering of birds but still be protected and feel safe. Large windows connect inside and outside. The sunlight enters the interior spaces through a filter of timber lamellas framing the outside of the porch.

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Architects: Markus Schietsch Architekten
Location: Canton of Bern, Switzerland

Area: 240.0 sqm

Project Year: 2015

Photographs: Andreas Buschmann

Construction Management: ?Das beste Einfamilienhaus 2016?, audience award, Switzerland .?Häuser des Jahres 2016?, architecture award, Europe,

© Andreas Buschmann

Situated in the shore zone of Lake Biel amidst lush vegetation, wild willows and natural meadows the house keeps strong spatial connection to the surrounding nature. Therefore the interior spaces get extended by a large porch on the ground floor and two terraces on the first floor. Porch and terraces generate inbetween spaces where the clients ...