Curved balconies and brutalist aesthetics redefine suburban living. The Aarau Rohr Residence, designed by Gautschi Lenzin Schenker, replaces a former showroom with a compact, multi-storey residential building. Located in Aarau Rohr, Switzerland, the structure is a testament to thoughtful urban integration and architectural finesse. The building is accessed via a covered entrance on the north-east side, leading to a central stairwell and lift that connect all floors. The apartments are strategically oriented to maximize sunlight from the south-west and offer serene forest views to the north-east. The ground floor features two 2.5-room apartments and a communal room, while the upper floors house a mix of 2.5, 3.5, and 4.5-room apartments. The attic floor provides two spacious 3.5-room apartments with large terraces. Curved balconies, responding to the surrounding traffic's radii, create dynamic outdoor spaces and reflect the owner's automotive passion. These balconies, with their hot-dip galvanised metal railings, form horizontal bands that articulate the timber-clad volume. The interior design embraces raw materials, with exposed concrete ceilings, industrial-quality masonry walls, and maritime pine millwork, culminating in a cohesive brutalist aesthetic.

Design Highlights

Curved balconies that respond to traffic circulation Timber-clad volume with galvanised metal railings Exposed concrete and masonry for a brutalist interior Apartments oriented for optimal sunlight and forest views Spacious terraces on the attic floor

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