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Archello Awards 2024 · Winners Announced
Archello Awards 2024
Winners Announced
House WI in Ascona
Hannes Henz

House WI in Ascona

Wespi de Meuron Romeo Architects as Architects

The overwhelming rock topography of the steep slope becomes the project's supporting element. The existing natural stone retaining walls, which grow organically out of the rock, are incorporated into the project. In order to integrate the new architecture into the rocks in the best possible way, the project also envisages natural stone walls for the house itself. 

photo_credit Hannes Henz
Hannes Henz

The house opens up towards the mountain with a complete glass façade, which allows the rock to be tangibly integrated into the interior and generates a pleasant reflective light.

photo_credit Hannes Henz
Hannes Henz

A stone filter façade on the valley side, which serves as conceptual sun protection so that the glass façade behind it does not heat up excessively, is reminiscent of the atmosphere of a ruine.

photo_credit Hannes Henz
Hannes Henz

The interior and exterior flow into each other practically seamlessly; the house, outdoor loggia and swimming pool form a visually connected unit.
On the roof, a conveniently accessible additional outdoor area and storage space is gained.

photo_credit Hannes Henz
Hannes Henz
photo_credit Hannes Henz
Hannes Henz
photo_credit Hannes Henz
Hannes Henz
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