House with Three Apartments

A timber-constructed ensemble in Deitingen Nestled between two existing structures in Deitingen, Switzerland, the House with Three Apartments by Studio OU is a striking example of contemporary timber architecture. This residential project harmonizes with its surroundings through its carefully considered height, which mediates between the neighboring buildings, creating a cohesive urban fabric. The house is constructed entirely from solid timber elements, utilizing cross-layered spruce and fir boards. These are joined with precision using beech hardwood dowels, eschewing the use of glue or metal, which underscores a commitment to sustainable building practices. The architectural expression of the house emerges from the dynamic interplay between the massiveness of the walls and the delicate lightness of the individual boards. The spatial arrangement of the house, along with its neighbors, forms a small ensemble of buildings and gardens. Each garden is uniquely designed by the plot’s owner, offering a shared yet individual experience of the exterior spaces.

Design Highlights

Constructed from cross-layered spruce and fir boards Joined using beech hardwood dowels, without glue or metal Mediates height between existing buildings Forms a cohesive ensemble with neighboring structures Individually designed gardens by the plot’s owner

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