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Wabi-SabiPenthouse / Full HomeZurich, Switzerland
Wabi-Sabi Lakeside Villa
Client / OwnerPrivate Residence
Architectural LeadElena Keller
Floor Area3800 sq ft
Completion Year2025
Budget Scale$$$$ Tier
LocationZurich, Switzerland
Architectural Concept & Design Narrative
Embracing imperfection and tactile richness, this Swiss alpine lake house blends hand-carved stone hearths with minimal flax linens and low floor platforms.
The Spatial Challenge
Integrating thermal insulation with unrefined micro-plaster walls.
The Studio Solution
Custom vapor-permeable lime plaster over hempcrete thermal insulation.
Key Architectural Interventions
- Seamless indoor-outdoor terrace
- Sunken fireplace lounge
- Free-floating granite bath
- Acoustic cedar ceiling
Material & Finish Schedule
Textured Lime WashReclaimed Swiss ElmRaw GraniteHemp Linen
"The texture of every wall catches the light differently as the sun moves over Lake Zurich."
Dr. Beat Meier
Art Historian
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