Case Study – Haus Dr. Emil Barell
- Basel
- Cradled by the building's embrace, plants act as the heart of the building. Otto Rudolf Salvisberg’s design builds on the traditional courtyard, with its secluded garden, by blending inside and outside through carefully designed details like long roof overhangs and large gardenfacing windows.
- Most prominent is the garden hall, which acts as a visible embodiment, connecting not only the main house and garage but also serving as a transition between garden and house.
- Letting plants climb its structure whilst transitioning to a hallway.
Contributor: Julia Brixel
