Case Study – Haus Planta Wildenberg – 1642
- Ardez, Graubünden
- Haus Planta von Wildenberg in Ardez is an aristocratic residence built in 1642 and expanded in 1756-1757, with its tower-like structure standing out among Engadin houses. Originally designed for Johann Planta von Wildenberg, the house includes an apartment and a stable, reflecting the bourgeois style of the period.
- The apartment showcases the wealth of the Planta family, with vaulted rooms, ornamental attic windows, and sgraffito on the façade. Some rooms have been modernized, while others retain their original furnishings, preserving the house's historic charm.
- Now part of a foundation, Haus Planta von Wildenberg continues to attract visitors, offering a glimpse into the grandeur of the past.
People: Cook, Eat, Gather, Read, Rest, See, Sit, Sleep, Talk, Work
typology: House, Landscape
Climate: Heat
Contributor: Lena Hofstetter
