The traditional pitched roof conceals an architecture already turning toward the ideals of Neues Bauen in Basel. In Haus Hodel, avant-garde architect Hans Schmidt translates modern principles of clarity and functionality into domestic design.
A rational room layout organizes living and circulation spaces with precision. Early industrialized construction appears through prefabricated concrete frames and efficient building methods.
Attention to utility management and building services underscores Schmidt’s pursuit of technical innovation in everyday life.
