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Modular timber construction redefines circular thinking

Esch-sur-Sûre, Luxembourg

A modular timber building building in Esch-sur-Sûre in Luxembourg.

From the mountain top to Luxembourg: a temporary structure finds its purpose

The journey of a modular timber structure demonstrates how circular construction works: built in an environmentally friendly way, relocated several times and used for three completely different purposes over a period of ten years.

2014 – 2019: Mountain Restaurant, Switzerland

In 2014, a temporary mountain restaurant was built on the Chäserugg using modular timber elements – sustainable, fully demountable and transportable by cable car. An early example of circular construction.

2019 – 2024: Architecture Office, Luxembourg

The modules were rebuilt in Moutfort within a single day and reused as offices for FAT architects S.à r.l.

From 2024: Residential House, Esch-sur-Sûre

Since 2024, the building has been used as an extension of a residential home, demonstrating the long-term flexibility of modular timber construction.

Portrait Lukas Osterwalder Division Manager Modular Construction Blumer Lehmann

Lukas Osterwalder

Division Manager Timber and Modular Construction | DE | AT | LU
Member of the Executive Board

+41 71 388 58 20
lukas.osterwalder@blumer-lehmann.com
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Project details

Architecture:
Blumer-Lehmann AG
Project type:
Residential construction single-familiy home
Construction type:
Wood element construction
Services:
Architecture, Timber construction
Overall view of the modular timber construction on the Chäserrugg

At its first stop, the modular timber structure served as a temporary mountain restaurant on the Chäserrugg in Switzerland at an altitude of 2200 metres above sea level.

Transport of the timber modules via the Chäserrugg cable car

The timber modules were brought down to the valley by cable car.

Modular timber construction used as an office building for FAT Architects in Moutfort

In Moutfort, Luxembourg, the modular construction provided FAT Architects with four workstations, a meeting area and a kitchen from 2019 to 2024.

Interior view of the FAT Architects office module in Luxembourg

The large window fronts provide plenty of natural light.

A modular timber building building in Esch-sur-Sûre in Luxembourg.

We’ve reached our destination: nestled gently in the countryside, the modular construction has put down new roots in Esch-sur-Sûre in Luxembourg.

Bedroom and bathroom of modular timber house in Esch-sur-Sûre in Luxembourg.

The former conference room was converted into a bedroom and bathroom.

Interior view of the modular timber living room and kitchen in Esch-sur-Sûre

The living and dining area is located on the upper floor and was created without altering the building’s structure.