Pierre Zoelly, Blumenrain, Lenzburg, Switzerland, 1964.
OfHouses guest curated by Jeff Kaplon (Subtilitas): The
idea of structure mimicking nature. Pierre
Zoelly’s house for the sculptor Peter Hächler is one of several projects
designed by the architect referencing naturally occurring forms. A concrete
“tree” sits at the core of the house, the branches extending outward to define
interior partitions and support the exterior enclosure. By the architect’s own
admission, the house was conceptually finalized after the construction of this
core, the innocuous envelope a pragmatic necessity to enclose the home. The
sculptor’s studio is situated across a rock garden from the house, creating a
short but meditative separation between practice and living. (Photos: © Andreas Fuhrimann & Gabrielle Hächler / Døgen .)
