This classic old house with a gable roof fits perfectly into the idyllic landscape in Muttenz, Switzerland. It is actually a historic farmhouse from 1743. Almost 270 years later, the house was rebuilt by Oppenheim Architecture + Design and brought family and work together under one roof in the 2,992 square meter area. The project is convincing, but not visually viewed from the street side. There are two traditional entrance doors. One leads to the architectural office and the other to the family home.
Family and work under one roof – a historic old building in Switzerland
In its exterior, the building does not differ from the charming traditional architecture typical of the area. The facade shines in white, but is only refreshed and not changed, as it should be by law. The changes are clearly visible inside. There is hardly any trace of the Albau, only the high ceilings and the authentic wooden beams perhaps reveal a little about the actual age of the house.
Architectural office in one half of a house…
In the architectural office, all partition walls have been completely eliminated. Their supporting function is carried out by solid wooden beams, some of which were authentically retained from the old building and also supplemented by new ones for optimal stability. The result is a spacious communal work space on a total of three levels and a fourth for the private workplace of the architectural office manager. Everything shines in white from top to bottom. The equipment is reduced to the essentials.
The private house area is also very simple in design, but exudes coziness and peace. This effect is conveyed by the minimalist furnishings made from natural materials such as wood and natural stone. The rooms are spacious, open and very bright, which means they have a very positive effect despite the straight-lined furnishings. The kitchen is open and lies between the living room and the dining area. This borders on the back garden and is only separated from it by a large glass wall.
Family and work under one roof – … and family home in the other half of the house
*a project byOpenheim Architecture + Design
