Case Study – Villa Preiswerk – 1902
- Basel
- Villa Preiswerk stages craftsmanship as persuasion. Built in 1902 by Eduard Preiswerk, his home promotes his carpentry business through architecture.
- This section reveals how the central stairs, wall panelling, and windows are composed to impress: the woodwork becomes ornament and the house structure becomes display. Light enters the house through elaborate glazing.
- The neo-gothic form of the house frames its neobaroque interiors, a blend that mirrors Basel’s cosmopolitan aspirations. More than a residence, the house translates skill and wealth into built form.
Contributor: Helena Pivaljevic
