Wood in The Sky
  • Housing
  • Completed
  • Geneva (2009-2012)
  • With group8

The aim of the intervention is to create a « suspended structure » made of wood that will clearly be distinguishable from the existent mineral construction. This structure covers up the existing attic in order to maintain the unity of the top of the edifice. The new dwellings that will benefit from the loggias will

The aim of the intervention is to create a « suspended structure » made of wood that will clearly be distinguishable from the existent mineral construction. This structure covers up the existing attic in order to maintain the unity of the top of the edifice.

The new dwellings that will benefit from the loggias will cut out a new discontinued skyline. Protruding frames guaranty intimacy in the outside spaces, protected from the views of the dwellings. These interventions also act on the overall landscape view.

  • ClientPrivate
  • ProgramHousing
  • StatusCompleted
  • PhotoPatrick Bingham-Hall
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