It looks like an old wood cabin but inside it is a masterpiece of design

by Shirley Marie Bradby

November 13, 2017

It looks like an old wood cabin but inside it is a masterpiece of design
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Swiss architects have a weakness for those projects that reserve surprises.

They always exploit the beauty of natural landscapes, and they often create homes that seem simple but in reality conceal jewels of modern architecture and design.

This is certainly the case of this house located in the Canton of Ticino built by the Buchner Bründler Architects.

As a matter of fact, it looks like an old wood cabin but when you look inside, it reveals a completely unexpected appearance!

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The house, which had been there for 200 years, was modernized by the Buchner Bründler Architect studio following a peculiar but minimalist line.

The house, which had been there for 200 years, was modernized by the Buchner Bründler Architect studio following a peculiar but minimalist line.

© Ruedi Walti/Buchner Bründler Architekten

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The exteriors were left untouched, while the inside was subjected to a massive intervention.

The exteriors were left untouched, while the inside was subjected to a massive intervention.

© Ruedi Walti/Buchner Bründler Architekten

First, to give form and shape to the ambient spaces that naturally transmit tranquility, cement was used to create the internal structure.

First, to give form and shape to the ambient spaces that naturally transmit tranquility, cement was used to create the internal structure.

© Ruedi Walti/Buchner Bründler Architekten

The décor and furnishing were reduced to a minimum.

The décor and furnishing were reduced to a minimum.

© Ruedi Walti/Buchner Bründler Architekten

Smooth cement was also used to create the sinks, window sills, and bathtub.

Smooth cement was also used to create the sinks, window sills, and bathtub.

© Ruedi Walti/Buchner Bründler Architekten

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© Ruedi Walti/Buchner Bründler Architekten

© Ruedi Walti/Buchner Bründler Architekten

And then when you step out of the house ...

And then when you step out of the house ...

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You can immediately enjoy a wonderful naturalistic landscape!

You can immediately enjoy a wonderful naturalistic landscape!

© Ruedi Walti/Buchner Bründler Architekten

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