Living on the Aare, CH-Brügg
The lot to be developed for the construction of a new residential building is located directly on the Nidau-Büren Canal, between the road bridge and the railroad bridge in the direction of Bern. The access to the highway and the Brügg train station are in the immediate vicinity. The neighborhood is characterized by its very diverse building fabric, featuring small single-family homes, simple-looking apartment buildings, and public structures such as the elementary school and the Brügg train station building.
Access to the property is via Neubrückstrasse, which experiences heavy traffic in some sections. The new building clarifies and reinforces the urban context of the street space. With its scale and its north-facing recessed façade, the six-story building establishes a tranquil connection to the building across the street while also providing sound insulation for the private outdoor areas to the south. The design of the building’s volume creates a clear separation between private and public spaces for the outdoor areas of the individual apartments.
Toward the south, the building’s volume is stepped, similar to a terraced design. This allows for the arrangement of various apartment types, such as ground-floor apartments with generous ceiling heights and spacious outdoor areas, upper-floor apartments with front terraces designed for through-living, and, on the top floor, some duplex apartments. At the same time, this design optimally addresses the natural light conditions, views, and privacy of each apartment. This clear architectural concept gives the building a distinctive and identity-defining character.
