https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/1881 en-us For his firm's first project, Swiss architect Benjamin Krampulz of Bkarch gave new meaning to a barn-raising.

]]> 1402-stall-in-gluringen.asp Sat, 15 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/8542-stall-in-gluringen The barn has been lifted, making room for the master bedroom. Stall in GluringenbkarchGluringen, SwitzerlandThe barn has been lifted, making room for the master bedroom.Photo ' Roland Halbe A stair leads to the main level’s living spaces and a mezzanine that doubles as a guest bedroom. Stall in GluringenbkarchGluringen, Switzerland A stair leads to the main level’s living spaces and a mezzanine that doubles as a guest bedroom.Photo ' Roland Halbe For panache, the architect stained the interior fir cladding in acidic hues of green, orange, and yellow. Stall in GluringenbkarchGluringen, SwitzerlandFor panache, the architect stained the interior fir cladding in acidic hues of green, orange, and yellow.Photo ' Roland Halbe For his firm's first project, Swiss architect Benjamin Krampulz of bkarch converted a former barn into a snug alpine retreat Stall in GluringenbkarchGluringen, SwitzerlandFor his firm's first project, Swiss architect Benjamin Krampulz of bkarch converted a former barn into a snug alpine retreatPhoto ' Roland Halbe To maintain the building's integrity, Krampulz nestled an inner, irregularly shaped shell within the original square barn. Stall in GluringenbkarchGluringen, SwitzerlandTo maintain the building's integrity, Krampulz nestled an inner, irregularly shaped shell within the original square barn.Photo ' Roland Halbe The lower level contains the bathroom, the master bedroom, and storage. The architect brought in light with existing openings, but also added strategic cuts where appropriate. Stall in GluringenbkarchGluringen, SwitzerlandThe lower level contains the bathroom, the master bedroom, and storage. The architect brought in light with existing openings, but also added strategic cuts where appropriate.Photo ' Roland Halbe Upstairs, the former hayloft was transformed into living, dining, and kitchen spaces. Stall in GluringenbkarchGluringen, SwitzerlandUpstairs, the former hayloft was transformed into living, dining, and kitchen spaces.Photo ' Roland Halbe A stair leads to a mezzanine that doubles as a guest bedroom. For panache, the architect stained the fir cladding in acidic hues of green, orange, and yellow. Stall in GluringenbkarchGluringen, SwitzerlandA stair leads to a mezzanine that doubles as a guest bedroom. For panache, the architect stained the fir cladding in acidic hues of green, orange, and yellow.Photo ' Roland Halbe Stall in Gluringen Stall in GluringenbkarchGluringen, SwitzerlandImage © bkarch Stall in Gluringen Stall in GluringenbkarchGluringen, SwitzerlandImage © bkarch Stall in Gluringen Stall in GluringenbkarchGluringen, SwitzerlandImage © bkarch