The new building makes direct reference to Gisel’s rhythmic lead facade, which juts out over the sidewalk. In response, it completes the street section with a tectonic facade of anodized aluminum.
The building is moved out of alignment with the neighboring houses, creating a precisely framed forecourt in the transition to the older Gutenberg Center. Through the arcade formed on the first floor, the viewer is guided to the shop windows and into the entrance area.
Location: Kasernenstrasse 6, 9100 Herisau
Residential units: 3 units
Property type: Residential and commercial building
Apartment sizes: 3.5–4.5 rooms / 90–125 m²
Status: Realized
Occupancy date: 2012
Client: Private
Architecture: HDPF