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Single-family home extension

Gossau, CH

Overall view of the single-family home with modern extension and garden in the residential area.

Turning old into new

Adapting a traditional single-family home to changing living conditions is possible – by using a flexible timber construction. As general contractor, we planned and created the conversion of the single-family home, located in a modern patchwork of residential buildings.

In preparation for the extension, our project team drew up a requirements analysis and examined the existing building as part of a meticulous feasibility study. Together with the client, they then developed the solution for the extension. This made it possible to extend the single-family home while also dividing the space into two living units with identical floor plans. In doing so, each parent received their own apartment.

Outside, the pre-greyed larch facade creates a modern appearance for the new home. It also ensures optimal thermal insulation.

Portrait Marco Gemperle Sale Residential Construction Blumer Lehmann

Marco Gemperle

Sales Residential Construction | Timber Construction | Switzerland

+41 71 388 58 55
marco.gemperle@blumer-lehmann.com
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Project details

Client:
Private
Architecture:
Blumer-Lehmann AG
Project type:
Residential construction single-familiy home
Construction type:
Conversion
Services:
General contractor services (GC)
Construction:
2016
Locality:
Gossau
Country:
Switzerland

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Side view of the single-family home with entrance, new extension and garden.

The new extension on the single-family home now opens up much more space for the patchwork family.

Detailed view of the new extension on the single-family home; timber facade with window.

The new extension’s facade is made of pre-greyed larch, ensuring optimal thermal insulation.

Interior view of the extension on the single-family home; bright dining room with table and chairs.

The timber extension creates a bright, spacious living area with a naturally regulated room climate.

View of the balcony on the older part of the single-family home. The new adjacent extension can be seen in the background.

The balcony connects the once-traditional single-family home with the new and modern extension in a harmonious way.