Location | Pilatus Kulm, Alpnach OW |
Client | PILATUS BAHNEN AG, KRIENS |
Commission | Competition on invitation 2008 |
Planning | 2008–2010 |
Construction | 2010–2011 |
Architects | Graber & Steiger Architekten, Project Architect: Philip Käslin |
Consultants | Construction manager: Jürg Gabthuler, Structural engineer: Dr. Schwartz Consulting, Cost management: Büro für Bauökonomie, Façade engineering: Metallprojekt GmbH |
Photographer | D.M. Wehrli |
The impressive, crystalline silhouette of the Pilatus massif was integrated into the design for the panorama gallery and developed further in an architectural form. The new structure is subtly fitted into the Alpine terrain and develops between existing buildings and striking rocky outcrops into an artificial topography. The polygonal, meandering ground plan and the gentle cross-sectional modulation are spatial strategies that evoke gentle transitions between the developed and undeveloped landscape. The polygonal connecting section choreographs a series of spectacular perspectives and breath-taking viewpoints, while also acting as a perceptive amplifier that stages the reference to the landscape to the fullest extent. The underlying crystalline theme of the volumetrics is also reflected in the structure, construction and materialisation, and is based on a hybrid steel and concrete composite system.
Out of 178 entries a jury has shortlisted 28 buildings for the award for good building culture in the canton of Lucerne 2005–2016. The «Mühle» residential building in Sempach designed by our office is among these shortlisted projects and is on display in an exhibiton related to the award.In addition to that the «Mühle» building can be visited on a guided tour on Saturday the 8th of July. The final selection of the award winning projects will be announced in a ceremony in early July 2017 at Lucerne University.
14th of June – 8th of July 2017
Altes Zeughaus
Museggstrasse 37, Luzern
6th of July 2017
6 pm
Universität Luzern / Lucerne University
Saturday the 8th of July
11 am
Oberstadt 14, 6024 Sempach