ALPSTEIN
ALPSTEIN
ALPSTEIN: Elegantly integrated keystone in Appenzell
The ALPSTEIN project is the final building block of a neighbourhood plan in Appenzell. The high standards of the townscape and heritage protection were considered right from the start: the facade structure, materials and colour scheme were worked out at an early stage.
Project details
Flat ground floor 185m2 (4.5 rooms)
Flat upstairs 260m2 (5.5 rooms)
294m2 living space (gross floor area)
4'200m3 volume incl. underground car park (SIA 116)
The plinth shines in a light grey and contrasts with the black wood panelling of the upper part of the volume. Attached wooden strips emphasise the opening behaviour and accentuate the proportions of the pitched roof.
Circumferential, gold-coloured window sills structure the project horizontally. The patterns embedded in the facade and the extra high metal screens provide a historical reference and anchor the project in context.
With our project, the existing underground car park was extended so that no above-ground parking spaces had to be planned. In accordance with the design plan, urban integration and integration into the existing context was a key issue from the outset.
The two flats each have a seating area (loggia) integrated into the building volume and are accessed via a lift.
The aim of the ALPSTEIN project was to design a well-maintained, elegant, and restrained structure that surprises on the inside with its spaciousness and modern interior design.
