Stromboli . Bern
Studio DIA . photos: © Philip Heckhausen
A slender steel frame, painted in a distinctive yellow, characterizes the south façade of the Stromboli cooperative apartment building in the west of the city of Bern. This “terrace commune” serves as an access gallery for the apartments, but also provides a generous, private outdoor area for the residents that facilitates connectivity. The entire building is accessed via a central, spacious staircase that encourages encounters and is part of a spatial sequence which connects the upper and lower levels of the settlement. Laundry rooms, communal areas and a classroom are also located here. Continue reading Studio DIA
