Photo Studio Free
One of the first realizations of contemporary architectural gods is located not far from their Olympus. The German suburb of Basel - Weil am Rhein is primarily known for the presence of the furniture company Vitra. However, nearby its complex, an unassuming wooden structure was erected in 1982.
The photographic studio is situated in the garden of the original two-story masonry villa. The company management offices are located within it. In the garden stands a "production" building. The architecture of the photo studio contrasts with the original villa, to which the wooden "shed" is connected by an airy corridor. Its design resembles historical garden wooden photo studios (compare, for example, Prague's Josef Sudek studio).
The dominant elements of the building are three four-meter skylights. They bring soft northern light into the interior. The house is stingy with classic window openings; nonetheless, one square window dominates the rear facade. The entrance to the studio is emphasized by a white pergola, which contrasts with the dark plywood cladding. Materials are very important in this house - they highlight the adherence to a new objectivity. Titan zinc skylights, plywood, asphalt strips, concrete. The overall external form also distinguishes this building from the then-popular postmodern frenzy.
The interior of the studio is bright, simple, and can be variably divided according to the photographer's needs. Many elements of this building were used in later famous works by the Swiss duo, including the prominent skylights.
Personally, I also appreciate the excellent placement of the house on the lot. The villa with the studio defines an entrance area where you can comfortably park, and it is very easy to orient yourself. The element of semi-public space feels pleasant in the surrounding villa context and certainly enlivens the whole structure.
The photographic studio is situated in the garden of the original two-story masonry villa. The company management offices are located within it. In the garden stands a "production" building. The architecture of the photo studio contrasts with the original villa, to which the wooden "shed" is connected by an airy corridor. Its design resembles historical garden wooden photo studios (compare, for example, Prague's Josef Sudek studio).
The dominant elements of the building are three four-meter skylights. They bring soft northern light into the interior. The house is stingy with classic window openings; nonetheless, one square window dominates the rear facade. The entrance to the studio is emphasized by a white pergola, which contrasts with the dark plywood cladding. Materials are very important in this house - they highlight the adherence to a new objectivity. Titan zinc skylights, plywood, asphalt strips, concrete. The overall external form also distinguishes this building from the then-popular postmodern frenzy.
The interior of the studio is bright, simple, and can be variably divided according to the photographer's needs. Many elements of this building were used in later famous works by the Swiss duo, including the prominent skylights.
Personally, I also appreciate the excellent placement of the house on the lot. The villa with the studio defines an entrance area where you can comfortably park, and it is very easy to orient yourself. The element of semi-public space feels pleasant in the surrounding villa context and certainly enlivens the whole structure.
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