Nov 13, 2010

Residential extension by dB_dubail begert architectes


Le Noirmont by dB
Swiss architecture studio dB_dubail begert architectes have completed this translucent extension of a residential building in Le Noirmont, Switzerland.
Le Noirmont by dB
The outside stairwell frees up internal space and is made of a polycarbonate shell that allows people outside to see movement within.
Le Noirmont by dB
The metal staircase reflects coloured light from the tinted glazed panels that change colour from floor to floor.
Le Noirmont by dB
The illuminated interior gives the building a coloured glow at night.
Le Noirmont by dB
Here’s more from the architects:

The installation of an outside stairwell allows increases space in the cramped apartments of this building of labour apartments built in 1907.
Le Noirmont by dB
Translucent polycarbonate shells play with reflections and transparency effects, to give to this volume an evanescent presence.
Le Noirmont by dB
Inside, floors, stairs and ceilings are made of raw aluminum sheets.
Le Noirmont by dB
This industrial materiality is clouded by the coloured light through the warm colours of the interior polycarbonate wall.
Le Noirmont by dB
Le Noirmont by dB
Le Noirmont by dB
Le Noirmont by dB
Le Noirmont by dB
Le Noirmont by dB
Le Noirmont by dB
Le Noirmont by dB

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