Lighthouse, CH-Wädenswil
Wädenswil would like to raise its profile in a prominent location — on the lakeside square, directly between the lake, the train station, and the boat dock. The goal is to create a building with a strong presence — a “beacon” — within a small area.
The design forms a coordinate system shifted along the z-axis that spans and traces the existing pathways and sightlines. The restaurant and bar sections, which cantilever far out over the lake, are proportioned differently and intertwine with one another inside, thereby highlighting the various sightlines.
The restaurant, with its long side running parallel to the shore, offers a full panoramic view, while the long, high-ceilinged bar area, with its two large main openings, focuses on the connection between the city and the lake.
The tower is to be constructed of steel, with the truss structure covered but not concealed. The simplicity of the structure should remain apparent, while at the same time being enhanced by a surface that appears flat.
