Mühlestrasse 32a
2504 Biel
Biel: Zelthaus
A shared house
Planning and execution
2020–2024: Planning
2023–2024: Implementation
Architects
Client
Sibylle Heiniger, Markus Cslovjecsek
Awards
Swiss public favourite in the "Building of the Year 2024" category by SwissArchitects
Description
The new building creates space for intergenerational, communal living and forms a cohesive whole – both architecturally and socially – with the manor house built by Moser & Schürch in 1928. The design is shaped by the building’s listed status, the requirements of the building regulations and the preservation of the striking copper beeches on the site.
With a diagonal ridge and roof corners that slope steeply downwards, the building blends in with the tree canopy and the eaves of the existing structure. A delicate trellis system allows for extensive greening of the façade and roof.
Visits and guided tours
Type of tour: Guided group tours; no individual tours
Booking: required
Group size: maximum 20 people
Meeting point: in front of the building entrance
Guided Tours
Sunday, 10:00-10:45 - Florian Prinz, Roman Tschachtli, VERVE Architekten
Sunday, 11:00-11:45 - Florian Prinz, Roman Tschachtli, VERVE Architekten
Sunday, 12:00-12:45 - Florian Prinz, Roman Tschachtli, VERVE Architekten
Sunday, 13:00-13:45 - Florian Prinz, Roman Tschachtli, VERVE Architekten
Sunday, 14:00-14:45 - Florian Prinz, Roman Tschachtli, VERVE Architekten
Sunday, 15:00-15:45 - Florian Prinz, Roman Tschachtli, VERVE Architekten
Directions
Bus nos. 2, 3 or 4 to "Schüssinsel"
Location
Mühlestrasse 32a
2504 Biel