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| Client | Gemeinde Nottwil |
| Commission | Study competition on invitation 2015 |
| Planning | 2015–2016 |
| Construction | 2016–2017 |
| Architects | Graber & Steiger Architekten, Project Architect: Roland Stutz |
| Consultants | Structural engineer: Beat Lauber, Cost Consultant: Büro für Bauökonomie, Mechanical Engineer: Markus Stolz, Electrical Engineer: Brunner Elektroplan, Building physicist: RSP AG |
Along with the balanced and structural placement of the new building, we were particularly interested in developing a simple spatial concept which builds on the educational ideas formulated by the developers and yet still provides the greatest possible scope for any future changes and developments. The slender and linear structure of the new building is designed as an elegant wooden structure based on a typical hillside location in the Surental valley and which can be devised on a stage-by-stage basis. The fact that the direction of the views and main sunlight vary in this setting in addition to the level setting at the foot of the slope led to the creation of a tailor-made sectional solution which uses the differing qualities of the site to its advantage. The crossed sectional design allows for a varied spatial layout within an extremely simple basic structure whereby the contextual connection of the classrooms can be changed on a floor-by-floor basis. The circulation areas designed as meeting zones create a clear and efficient internal linking as well as offering a range of additional added values in daily use. In summer 2017, the first stage of the building will be constructed. It will be 110m long when complete.

We are delighted to announce that our team has won the competition for a residential and mixed-use building in the centre of the municipality of Horw, south of Lucerne.
As the competition motto JANUS suggests, our approach is characterized by a multifaceted compound that responds subtly to the given heterogeneous context. The urban boullevard in the north is addressed just as the park-like open space towards the south.
The staggered and porous structure leaves maximum green space and accommodates a variety of apartment types, collective rooms and commercial premises that contribute to a vital a tivation of the neighbourhood.
The simple and robust structural and spatial concept enables a long life span while leaving flexibility for future adaptation. The deep, verana-like facade layers act as a climate-sensitive treshold space and expands the interiors multifunctionally.