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Conversion of Appenzeller building with concealed construction method

Waldstatt, Switzerland

Side view of the converted Appenzell house

Layered wood construction

The Appenzell country house, built in the traditional "Strickbau" (layered wood) style, was upgraded energetically and adapted to modern living standards. The 120-year-old layered-wood walls, previously hidden behind faded façade panels, were uncovered and made visible again.

The roof was stripped to the timber structure, reinforced, and fitted with a new tongue-and-groove lining and insulated roof build-up. An integrated photovoltaic system was later installed.

Damaged floors were replaced with new hollow-box ceiling elements. Due to their height, the basement and upper floor ceilings were repositioned to achieve a minimum room height of 1.96 m. Several new load-bearing walls were added. The staircase required an offset layout due to limited headroom.

The façade received sky-blue fibre-cement cladding and new aluminium-wood windows. Traditional detailing such as blind frames and mullions was preserved. Apprentices gained valuable experience, highlighted by the independently built entrance windbreak.

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Peter Holenstein

Sales Conversion | Renovation | Staircases | Timber Construction | Switzerland

+41 71 388 58 46
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Project details

Client:
Private
Architecture:
Client
Project type:
Residential construction single-familiy home
Construction type:
Layered wood construction
Services:
Timber construction
Construction:
2024-2025
Locality:
Waldstatt
Country:
Switzerland
Roof truss of the renovated detached house

Open roof truss with visible timber construction

Staircase in the converted Appenzell house

Combination of modern staircase and historic timber structure in the converted Appenzell house

Converted Appenzell house with light blue façade

Modern façade with shingle look and timber contrast

Attic room with stove

Attic room with modern wood-burning stove and traditional timber construction

Blick von oben auf das Treppenhaus im umgebauten Appenzellerhaus

View from above of the wooden staircase in the renovated detached house