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Sustainable timber modules with microapartments
 

Herisau, CH

The modular timber construction in the centre of Herisau with nine microapartments

Sustainable and high-quality living in the smallest of spaces

The housing complex in the centre of Herisau is a pilot project for microliving. Blumer Lehmann was the general contractor and responsible for the modular construction.

The timber module one-room studios and two-room apartments provide comfortable, centrally located housing, and the compact living space also has a small environmental footprint.It took just 10 weeks of construction to transform the 18 timber modules produced in our factory into nine high-quality apartments, each with a total floor area of 47 m2. The modules were all supplied with a kitchen, bathroom and electrical installations. The economical housing even features an 8 m2 balcony.

The high proportion of wood used in both the interior and exterior of the three-story residential building also ensures that it has an excellent carbon footprint. The walls made from spruce create a cosy feel inside, and the rear-ventilated facade of the building was designed in cooperation with the monument preservation authorities and with consideration for the townscape. With well-insulated outer walls, triple-glazed windows, a heat pump located outside the building and its own solar panels, the residential building is in one of the best energy efficiency classes according to SIA.

The living concept for the Herisau microapartments incorporates high levels of quality, comfort and security, all in a compact living space. The 150 m2 roof terrace can be accessed by all tenants and is used and maintained communally. 

Portrait Richard Jussel Project development Blumer Lehmann

Richard Jussel

Project Development | Sales – Industrial Buildings | Timber and Modular Construction | Switzerland

+41 71 388 58 61
richard.jussel@blumer-lehmann.com
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Project details

Client:
Waldburger + Partner Architekten AG
Architecture:
Waldburger + Partner Architekten AG
Project type:
Residential construction apartement building
Construction type:
Modular construction
Services:
General contractor services (GC)
Construction:
2020
Locality:
Herisau
Country:
Switzerland

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Modular timber construction with balconies and external staircase

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Living room with timber walls, dark red floor and built-in furniture

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Living room with timber wall and balcony doors

The pleasant indoor climate created by the wooden interior and the apartment’s own balcony add to the comfort of the compact living space.

Compact and functional bathroom in the microapartment

The compact bathroom with practical storage space.

Bright room in the microapartment with window and timber walls

Comfortable living in a compact space: bright, welcoming room with space-saving sliding doors.