The single-family house rises from a 10-20m wide and 90m long lot in Laax, Switzerland. Local building legislation only permitted the construction of volumes aboveground at opposite ends of the property. One end of the area is situated in the ?village zone?, while an ?agricultural zone? surrounds the other end. Two completely opposite worlds form the context of this house.

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Architects: Valerio Olgiati

Location: Laax, Switzerland

Area: 582.0 sqm

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Archive Olgiati

Construction Supervisor: Franz Bärtsch, Chur

Structural Engineer: Patrick Gartmann, Ferrari Gartmann AG, Chur
Project Manager: Sebastian Carella

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From the architect. The single-family house rises from a 10-20m wide and 90m long lot in Laax, Switzerland. Local building legislation only permitted the construction of volumes aboveground at opposite ends of the property. One end of the area is situated in the ?village zone?, while an ?agricultural zone? surrounds the other end. Two completely opposite worlds form the context of this house.

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At the historical village limit of the parcel is the so called ?city house?. A clear and simple facade underlines the public space lying in front of the house with the volume and ro...