This private residence is situated on a plateau surrounded by embankments in the Grisons region. When viewed from below, the building stretches 24 meters in length and features a single-story garden. From above, only a small roof is visible against the backdrop of the surrounding mountain range. The garden walls seamlessly integrate the building with the natural terrain, creating a larger, unified space.
The residence’s structure comprises a cylinder, two walls, and four corners, all encased in light grey concrete to form a cohesive whole. The two walls run parallel to the trapezoidal block and, together with the cylinder, support the roof. The exposed concrete was cast on-site, with the ground surface polished and hammered for texture. The ceiling extends from the interior to the exterior, with a protruding roof that rises to 3.40 meters, offering protection to the terrace below.
Inside, the space feels more expansive than the building’s actual footprint. Two walls frame a central triangular entrance area and divide the ground floor into three distinct rooms: the living room, kitchen, and private quarters. Each room has floor-to-ceiling windows that connect the interior spaces directly with the surrounding landscape.
Design Drawings
△ General Layout Plan
△ First Floor Plan
△ Roof Plan
△ Elevation Drawing
△ Section Diagram
△ Section Diagram
△ Axonometric Diagram
△ Node Details
Project Information
Project Type: Independent Residential Building
Location: Thusis, Switzerland
Architectural Firm: Angela Deuber Architects
Year of Completion: 2019
Photographer: Schaub Stierli Fotografie
Municipal Engineer: Trick Gartmann, Ferrari Gartmann AG
ADA Consultants: Hirona Tsuchiya, David Hagberg
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