Townhouse Aarau in Laurenzenvorstadt with listed historic facade
Photo © Basile Bornand
Townhouse Aarau in Laurenzenvorstadt with listed historic facade
Photo © Basile Bornand
Living room and kitchen
Photo © Basile Bornand
Window detail with historic decorative panelling
Photo © Basile Bornand
Staircase with colored wall
Photo © Basile Bornand
View to the home office separated with room-high sliding doors
Photo © Basile Bornand
Hallway viewed from the home office view
Photo © Basile Bornand
Living room and kitchen
Photo © Basile Bornand
View from hallway to the master bedroom with decorative panelling
Photo © Basile Bornand
Enfilade separated with through room-high sliding doors
Photo © Basile Bornand
Townhouse Aarau at Laurenzenvorstadt with garden view
Photo © Basile Bornand

Townhouse Aarau

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Location
Aarau, Switzerland
Year
2013
Team
Marcel Walker
Construction Management
Arento AG

Over 200 years old, this building preserves a piece of Swiss history: it was built at a time when Aarau aspired to be the Helvetic capital and is part of the rows of stately buildings that were planned for Laurenzenvorstadt street at the time. Its residents, too, have left their mark in the form of structural modifications. The renovation strikes a balance between respect for the history of the building and reorganisation of various elements to meet modern living requirements. The existing structures were laid bare and reinforced, and the infrastructure was renovated. The decorative panelling has been restored to its former glory, expansive views create a sense of distance, and deliberately chosen colours combine to provide a cosy atmosphere.

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