This minimalist journey residence accomplished in 2013 by Savioz Fabrizzi Architecte in Ayent, Switzerland has an fascinating historic earlier behind. Back in 1882, its location inside the midst of the fields made it good for housing by the use of the pasture season. In 1980, the addition of a flooring and the roof work reworked the barn proper into a visit escape. The architects at Savioz Fabrizzi additional enhanced its design: Our new intervention reveals the historic earlier of this creating by displaying all of the supplies used for the façade by way of the years. The distinctive stones, the bricks added contained in the eighties and the trendy concrete modifications are disclosed and a darkish portray makes all these uncooked textures uniform. The gray shades of the inside offers reinforce the framings and distinction with the panorama.

Savioz House reveals a significantly austere exterior, however the emphasis on the environment makes this a welcoming bohemian retreat: Far from the glossy look of some journey chalets, the facade remedy reminds the useful aspect of the traditional barn, comparatively rudimentary than aesthetic. All interiors are terribly minimalist, with in depth use of picket compensating for the shortage of detailing. Large home house home windows open up the areas inside the course of the good views, making each morning spent correct proper right here memorable. [Photos by Thomas Jantscher]