Shingle house on the edge of a forest

Tuggen, Switzerland

Façade with wooden shingles in red cedar from west

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Façade with wooden shingles in red cedar and loggia from southwest

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Façade with wooden shingles in red cedar and atelier window from northeast

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Façade from east

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Façade from northwest

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Concrete ceiling and central core in coloured concrete

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Concrete ceiling and the kitchen integrated into the concrete core

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Concrete ceiling and kitchen island

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Concrete ceiling and bookshelf

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Concrete ceiling and gallery with atelier window to the north

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Bathroom in slate

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Single Houses

Architects: Architekturbüro Herbert Bruhin

Location: Höhenstrasse, 8856 Tuggen, Switzerland
Year: 2011
Team: Marcel Walker
Construction Management: Arento AG

The special location on a hillside inspires the shape of the house and the organisation of the floor plan as a split-level residence. The pitch of the roof corresponds to the incline of the terrain. The living spaces are located on the upper floor and extend all the way to the roof. A gorgeous, high-ceilinged room opens onto a loggia on the valley side of the house with stunning views of the Linth Plain. Concrete dominates all aspects of the interior. When employed judiciously, the material creates a homey atmosphere. The proximity of the forest is reflected in the building façade, which is clad in wooden shingles in keeping with local tradition.