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| Client | EINWOHNERGEMEINDE KRIENS |
| Commission | Study competition on invitation 1999 |
| Planning | 2000 |
| Construction | 2001–2002 |
| Architects | Graber & Steiger Architekten, Project Architect: Daniel Scheuner |
| Consultants | Construciton management: Fehlmann AG, Cost management: Büro für Bauökonomie, Structural engineer: Senn+Partner, Landscape architect: Christoph Fahrni |
| Phtographers | Graber & Steiger Architekten |
In the densely developed residential quarter of Kuonimatt, a surprisingly spacious, park-like green area has been left open, which belongs to a primary school that was built in the 1950s. The intention of rezoning this space through building measures without affecting its open character led to a pavilion-like architecture that has the effect of an installation with an atmosphere that is inspired by the existing location. Based on a tree-like supporting structure made of steel, the hall can provide differently formed interior and exterior spaces in a playful way. The structure and cladding underline the impression of an installation that remains balanced, thereby symbolically reflecting the dynamic activities inside.

We are delighted to announce that our team has won the competition for a residential and mixed-use building in the centre of the municipality of Horw, south of Lucerne.
As the competition motto JANUS suggests, our approach is characterized by a multifaceted compound that responds subtly to the given heterogeneous context. The urban boullevard in the north is addressed just as the park-like open space towards the south.
The staggered and porous structure leaves maximum green space and accommodates a variety of apartment types, collective rooms and commercial premises that contribute to a vital a tivation of the neighbourhood.
The simple and robust structural and spatial concept enables a long life span while leaving flexibility for future adaptation. The deep, verana-like facade layers act as a climate-sensitive treshold space and expands the interiors multifunctionally.