Posted on 9/21/2016
designed by reuter raeber architects, this private residence in switzerland uses glass, concrete, wood, and metal to create contrasting interplays of depth, weight, and heft. located near basel, ‘house in riehen’ is a horizontal building embedded into the contours of its plot. while the ground floor has been constructed from concrete, the upper level has been built from wood — creating a dialogue between the two storeys.
reuter raeber architects has designed the transition from exterior to interior to be seamless and fluid, with narrow retaining walls enclosing a courtyard. a small stairway delineates the spatial flow of the interiors — leading from the entrance to the living, dining, and kitchen areas — while reinforcing the character of the descending outdoor terrain. seemingly cast in...