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The existing school campus of Naters in the Swiss Alps is a heterogeneous ensemble of buildings from different eras. The new building integrates into this spatial order as it continues the existing sequence of spaces. In a first phase, 10 classrooms are built to complement the existing school. In the second phase, 4 more classrooms and rooms for teachers will be added, making the primary school an independent building. Continue reading Office Oblique

Office Oblique

The school complex in Seengen borders the old town-centre. Historically, this area marked the transition from urban to agricultural land. An existing ensemble of a medieval stone house and a wooden barn bears witness to this situation, while the school campus was created during the 20th century. The project combines a diverse program – music school, learning center, and nursery – into a single building. The protruding roof defines the volume. This architectural element references the existing barn and can be found in vernacular architecture of the area. Continue reading Office Oblique

Office Oblique

The site of intervention in the village of Ried-Brig in the Swiss mountains stretches up from the old town center with its dense network of narrow streets and small-scale buildings to the open fields overlooking the valley. We propose to implement two buildings, a town hall and a school, which consolidate the different elements on site into a “promenade architectural”. Both buildings build upon the typology of a wooden pavilion resting on a wall. This allows a reaction to the topographic conditions while establishing a sense of continuity. Both pavilions are clad in wood – one black, one white. Continue reading Office Oblique

Office Oblique

Rather than building an addition to the Museum of Natural History in Geneva, we propose to transform the current building by integrating the new archives as a floating vessel on top. The building underneath is stripped to its essential structure, creating an open plan as an unconstrained place of encounter. The existing auditorium is moved to the top and makes room for a large “public diorama” that is visible from afar, acting as a mediator between inside and outside. The transparent top floor displays the various activities taking place within the museum, while making the view over Lake Geneva accessible to the public. Continue reading Office Oblique