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]]> twin-houses-kastanienbaum.asp Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/8804-twin-houses-kastanienbaum Remo Halter designed a house in Luzern for himself and his family'and another family next door. The black concrete house encloses a series of terraces and outdoor walkways within its assertive volume. Twin Houses KastanienbaumLussi + HalterLuzern, SwitzerlandRemo Halter designed a house in Luzern for himself and his family'and another family next door. The black concrete house encloses a series of terraces and outdoor walkways within its assertive volume.Photo © Leonardo Finotti Stairs from a terrace off the living room lead to the lawn and grove of trees; russet roll-down pine louvered blinds shade it from the sun. Twin Houses KastanienbaumLussi + HalterLuzern, SwitzerlandStairs from a terrace off the living room lead to the lawn and grove of trees; russet roll-down pine louvered blinds shade it from the sun.Photo © Leonardo Finotti The front door for both twin houses is entered through the carports contained within the concrete volume. Twin Houses KastanienbaumLussi + HalterLuzern, SwitzerlandThe front door for both twin houses is entered through the carports contained within the concrete volume.Photo © Leonardo Finotti A second-level terrace above the carport has a view of the street, plus a sculptural stair to the rooftop pool, which is shared by both neighbors. Twin Houses KastanienbaumLussi + HalterLuzern, SwitzerlandA second-level terrace above the carport has a view of the street, plus a sculptural stair to the rooftop pool, which is shared by both neighbors.Photo © Leonardo Finotti A second-level terrace above the carport has a view of the street, plus a sculptural stair to the rooftop pool, which is shared by both neighbors. Twin Houses KastanienbaumLussi + HalterLuzern, SwitzerlandA second-level terrace above the carport has a view of the street, plus a sculptural stair to the rooftop pool, which is shared by both neighbors.Photo © Leonardo Finotti Elongated concrete ramps replace stairs within the Halter house. Brazilian cherry (Jatob') sheathes ramps and floors. They, in turn, contrast with the exposed concrete walls and ceilings. Twin Houses KastanienbaumLussi + HalterLuzern, SwitzerlandElongated concrete ramps replace stairs within the Halter house. Brazilian cherry (Jatob') sheathes ramps and floors. They, in turn, contrast with the exposed concrete walls and ceilings.Photo © Leonardo Finotti A ramp also leads to the lower-level living and service areas. Twin Houses KastanienbaumLussi + HalterLuzern, SwitzerlandA ramp also leads to the lower-level living and service areas.Photo © Leonardo Finotti Entrance vestibule looking over driveway. Twin Houses KastanienbaumLussi + HalterLuzern, SwitzerlandEntrance vestibule looking over driveway.Photo © Leonardo Finotti Entrance vestibule looking over driveway. Twin Houses KastanienbaumLussi + HalterLuzern, SwitzerlandEntrance vestibule looking over driveway.Photo © Leonardo Finotti Twin Houses Kastanienbaum Twin Houses KastanienbaumLussi + HalterLuzern, SwitzerlandPhoto © Leonardo Finotti Twin Houses Kastanienbaum Twin Houses KastanienbaumLussi + HalterLuzern, SwitzerlandPhoto © Leonardo Finotti Twin Houses Kastanienbaum Twin Houses KastanienbaumLussi + HalterLuzern, SwitzerlandImage courtesy Lussi + Halter Twin Houses Kastanienbaum Twin Houses KastanienbaumLussi + HalterLuzern, SwitzerlandImage courtesy Lussi + Halter