What may seem at first glance like a conventional facade, with a masonry outer layer resting on the slab, is nothing like reality! Hidden tension rods within the bricks and post-compression allow the heavy panel to remain suspended and work in tension.
Equally interesting is the opening, where the ceramic lattice covers the opaque hinged panel, acting as a security barrier rather than a solar filter.
Centre for Geriatric Psychiatry in Pfäfers
Location
Pfäfers
Switzerland
Year of construction
2010
Solution
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Period
Photographer
Ph. 1-5 Beat BühlerPh. 6 Detail
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