Embracing the Future: Gautschi Lenzin Schenker Redefines Multigenerational Living

This family home stands in a prominent position, creating a landmark for the start of the village. Its architecture is unique, with a façade of fair-faced concrete and traditional rough trowel plaster, both in harmonizing colours. The upper floor terrace is precisely cut out of the volume, and the window openings are set differently, giving the simple, sharp-cut volume an exciting yet calming expression. The outer walls are made of a one-brick system, while the multi-purpose room and terrace are constructed with insulating concrete. The chosen materials enhance the desired monolithic look.

Mounting the windows on the inside of the walls reveals the thickness of the material, showcasing the building's solidity. The window frames and built-in components are finished in natural timber, providing a warm, optical contrast to the rougher, more mineral façade. The stairs, situated in the middle of the building, divide the ground floor into the grandparents' built-in apartment and the family apartment, which includes the entrance, children's area, and multi-purpose room. The stairs also connect the ground floor to the basement and upper floor, and it is possible to access the upper floor directly from the built-in apartment. On the upper floor, you'll find the master bedroom, kitchen, living and dining area, as well as a sheltered terrace with a view. The topography around the house was mostly left untouched, with fruit trees arranging the garden and an ironwood hedge shielding the property from the main road. The carport is designed as a free-standing object.