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Studio Noun . photos: © Zsigmond Toth . + baunetz

As in similar rural areas, Toggenburg is also undergoing a profound structural transformation. The use of agricultural businesses is noticeably declining, leaving behind built structures that are typically shaped by their productive history and still possess a high potential for use due to their robust construction. The project examines how a structure closely related to the typology of the farmhouse can be sensibly expanded and purposefully remodeled. The goal is to preserve the typology, adapt it to modern times, and simultaneously create space for contemporary multi-generational living. Continue reading Studio Noun

STUDIO NOUN . photos: © STUDIO NOUN . © Zsigmond Toth . + wbw

Timber craft has a long tradition in almost all cultures. In the face of the globalized industry and the digitalization of the craft, the project aims to present timber construction as an exemplary case of contemporary building and reminds us to preserve this cultural heritage. So, what would it mean to build a house made almost entirely of wood? The architectural concept for this project was driven by finding a sustainable way to build it. It meant minimizing the use of glue, metal, and concrete and avoiding the use of plastic altogether. Continue reading Studio Noun