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Three-storey apartment building

Rapperswil, CH

The overall view of the timber construction shows the aesthetic yet understated design of the building.

Marriage of wood and concrete

The three-storey apartment building on Lake Zurich comprises three rental apartments finished to a high development standard. The construction is dominated by wood and concrete. Wood plays a crucial role here, and also performs the load-bearing functions. Five pairs of V-shaped braces create a framework in the centre of the building that supports all interior loads. The statics and structure remain visible. The wall and roof cladding comprise knotless, A-grade three-layer panels and lend the space a sense of warmth and texture. The facade consists of a purely vertical, pre-aged, full-surface groove and ridge formwork with fluted cover strips.

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Marco Gemperle

Sales Residential Construction | Timber Construction | Switzerland

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Project details

Client:
Christa Gebert
Architecture:
AERO Architekten ETH SIA GmbH
Project type:
Residential construction apartement building
Construction type:
Wood element construction
Services:
Timber construction
Construction:
2015
Locality:
Rapperswil
Country:
Switzerland

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Not only is the apartment building eye-catching but the views leave nothing to be desired.

The pre-weathered timber facade defines the appearance of the exterior

In combination with concrete, a stairwell with a simple and elegantly look was created.

Stair cladding and banisters in silver fir

The individual wood elements lend the space an unmistakeable character.

Columns inside have a supporting function

Lake views can be enjoyed from the sofa.

Walls with three-ply cladding