Club Absinthe
2018 Couvet,
Suisse
Publié le 05 octobre 2020
Comte/Meuwly Architectes
Participation au Swiss Arc Award 2021
Données du projet
Données de base
Catégorie de projet
Type de bâtiment
Achèvement
06.2020
Description
The transformation of the large house in the centre of the village of Couvet springs from a fascination for its history and the several evolutions that it has experienced over the years.
Situation initiale
Built in 1790, the house has been enlarged and transformed multiple times: home, distillery, pharmacy, offices have all taken place within these robust stone walls.
Ébauche du projet
The introduction of new uses in the house is yet another layer to be added to its rich history. To understand the existing, reuse and reinterpret the elements of the past that have become outdated and obsolete.
Étude du projet
The large circular opening punctuates the facade that lines the street, whilst resonating with the eye of the church that it faces. Inside, the new additions become an inevitable part of the daily functioning of the house: the new kitchen, stairs, entrance hall, buffet room and technical spaces are spread amongst the different parts of the house, the different periods of construction. The building becomes the meeting place for the village chaps after a long day of work.
