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A Minimalist House Surrounded by Nature in the Swiss Jura Mountains

By Magaly Grosso

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Villa Erard is a residential project designed by Andrea Pelati Architecte in 2015.

It is located in Nods, Switzerland.

Villa Erard by Andrea Pelati Architecte (1)

Villa Erard by Andrea Pelati Architecte (2)

Villa Erard by Andrea Pelati Architecte (3)

Villa Erard by Andrea Pelati Architecte (4)

Villa Erard by Andrea Pelati Architecte (5)

Villa Erard by Andrea Pelati Architecte (6)

Villa Erard by Andrea Pelati Architecte (7)

Villa Erard by Andrea Pelati Architecte (8)

Villa Erard by Andrea Pelati Architecte (9)

Villa Erard by Andrea Pelati Architecte:

“The villa is settled in a strictly planned residential zone hanging over the Diesse plateau, in the Swiss Jura Mountains. Contrasting with its heteroclite neighbours, the contemporary design revisits the typical gable roof houses.

Encased in the rock mass, the almost hidden entrance door opens on a big hall: on the left, the wine cellar is directly carved into the stone, while straight ahead, a concrete spiral staircase leads to all levels. During the ascent, a long vertical window offers a glimpse to the outside rock wall and garden.

On the first floor, the bedrooms benefit from a certain intimacy provided by the green garage roof, whereas on the level above, the living room, dining and kitchen open generously to the South and West.

At last, the attic is an open space suspended over the living room, possibly used as a guest’s room or office, with the most beautiful view on the Lake of Neuchâtel and the Alps.”

Villa Erard by Andrea Pelati Architecte (10)
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Villa Erard by Andrea Pelati Architecte (11)
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Villa Erard by Andrea Pelati Architecte (12)
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Villa Erard by Andrea Pelati Architecte (13)
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Villa Erard by Andrea Pelati Architecte (14)
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Villa Erard by Andrea Pelati Architecte (15)
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Villa Erard by Andrea Pelati Architecte (16)
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Villa Erard by Andrea Pelati Architecte (17)
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Villa Erard by Andrea Pelati Architecte (18)
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Villa Erard by Andrea Pelati Architecte (19)
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Villa Erard by Andrea Pelati Architecte (20)
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Photos by: Thomas Jantscher

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About Magaly Grosso

Magaly Grosso was born in Venezuela where she grew up and studied Advertising and Marketing. With time, she realized that what she truly wanted to dedicate herself to was Interior Design, which is why she decided to study it and devote herself to it. Learn more about HomeDSGN's Editorial Process.

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