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Germanier House by Savioz Fabrizzi Architecte

By Jessica Mejias

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Germanier House is a remodeling project completed by Savioz Fabrizzi Architecte.

It is located in Vétroz, Switzerland, and was finished in 2009.

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Germanier House by Savioz Fabrizzi Architecte:

“Vétroz, in the heart of the Valais, boasts 170 hectares of vineyards. Maison Germanier, which dates from 1850, was originally the home of a wine grower and stands on a beautifully sunny, sloping site among the vines of the “pays de l’amigne”. The present owner of the building wanted to have it renovated.

The house consists of a substructure in rubble masonry, with a timber structure above. The stone part traditionally accommodated the premises associated with the land (wine cellar, stores for tools, foodstuffs, etc.), while the wooden part was the ideal envelope for the living spaces. The elements of the new project were designed with this traditional division of the building in mind. The daytime-use areas are in the upper part of the building and the bedrooms are on the intermediate level.

The varied nature of the structural materials is a particular feature of this building. Thus, the rubble façades have had the render removed and the timbers are retained. The house is fully insulated inside, with mineral materials in the stone part (cement-bonded particle board, cement screed) and organic materials in the wooden part (larch panelling and original floor).”

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First Level
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Second Level
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Third Level
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Elevation

Photos by: Thomas Jantscher

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About Jessica Mejias

Jessica is a resident of Madrid, where she often can be found stalking the halls of the Prado Museum, hoping to catch a glimpse of Bosch’s Garden of Earthly Delights. An Art History graduate, she enjoys admiring art and architecture, reading, and keeping young by playing video games. Learn more about HomeDSGN's Editorial Process.

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