Brechbühl House, CH-Mörigen
The residential building in Mörigen, which overlooks Lake Biel, is to be renovated for its next phase of use. It was built in the 1950s as a classic single-family home in the countryside. As part of this project, a complete energy-efficiency renovation will be carried out, along with fundamental interior modifications on the living floor.
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The central element of the interior renovation is a wall unit made of steel and glass blocks. It serves as a new, central, space-defining element. It divides the living floor into a living area — featuring the kitchen, dining, and living spaces — with a unique panoramic view of Lake Biel and the Jura Mountains, and a functional area comprising the bathroom, entryway, and bedrooms. Essential elements such as shelves and built-in bathroom and kitchen fixtures are integrated into the unit. Light penetrates deeply into the functional area through the translucent blocks. Sliding doors further define the floor plan. The shelving unit is designed to simultaneously provide structural support, accommodate the glass blocks, support the shelves, and serve as a sliding door stop.
