Stone legacy and structural memory
Set in the Valais region, The House CCB preserves the weight and dignity of an 1854 barn. Once used to store hay, shelter livestock, and age wine, the original structure’s robust stone walls have been kept entirely intact. The architect’s first move was to honor this history—keeping the facade untouched while proposing a bright, modern interior rooted in continuity.
A cube within a shell
Inside the rough, timeworn envelope, a precise wooden and glass cube redefines the building’s spatial logic. This clear architectural insertion forms a clean contrast with the mineral outer skin, offering a serene, light-filled atmosphere. Timber framing is left visible and brushed to a soft sheen, allowing the interplay between tradition and modernity to resonate through material choices.
Crafted details and reinterpretation
The renovation embraces reuse: wood from the former barn becomes tailor-made furniture, adding coherence and warmth. A concrete staircase bridges the old and the new, linking the entry to a luminous living area and terrace. Movable elements—like a secret panel in a bookshelf—introduce moments of surprise, transforming the interior into a highly personal and thoughtful home.
A choreography of light
Subtle daylight guides the mood of the house from dawn to dusk. In addition to the barn’s original openings, new roof cuts allow shafts of zenithal light to enter. Custom shutters filter the sun’s rays like musical notes, shifting through the space in a rhythmic crescendo that elevates the dwelling into something almost orchestral.
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