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Atelier 5
Atelier 5 was an architectural firm founded in Bern, Switzerland in 1955 by five architects. They are renowned for designing the Halen housing development between 1955-1962, which is considered a seminal example of post-World War 2 housing. Atelier 5 was influenced by Le Corbusier and focused on designing affordable concrete housing with an emphasis on private and communal spaces. They designed several other housing developments in Switzerland employing rigorous study of place and context without architectural quotes.
Atelier 5
- 1. Atelier is aGerman word which means “STUDIO”. Atelier 5 is an architectural company founded in Bern, Switzerland by the five architects Erwin Fritz, Samuel Gerber, Rolf Hesterberg, Hans Hostettler and Alfredo Pini. The company built the Halen housing development between 1955 and 1962 in the Canton of Bern, Switzerland. Inspiration The 1958-62 realized from settlement Halen is known worldwide as a seminal example in settlements after the Second World War . The prototypical building and the work in the group are essential features of the office. For this, the first striking reference to come Le Corbusier and since the establishment of the office until today persistent preoccupation with building concrete. Unrestricted binding to the model of Le Corbusier characterizes the work of the first year and is crucial for the cohesion of the group. www.atelier5.ch
- 2. Characteristics The composition ofthe team changes from task to task, so that over time, each working with each and each team member and critic. Characteristic of the Atelier 5 are: • The critical attitude of the tasks compared to • Intensive study of place and context • Interest in design and structure • The precise determination of the reference between private and communal, public space. • The emphasis on fitness for the individual and the community • The absence of formal gestures and architectural quotes.
- 3. Project Drawings Thalmatt I ThalmattII www۔housingprototypes.org
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- 8. Presentation Medium Atelier 5,Siedlung Halen, Herrenschwanden, Switzerland, 1963. In a silvan glade close to Bern, Switzerland, the first housing estate of the architecture studio Atelier 5 has been created in 1963.
- 10. The computer years- Atelier 5 50 Supplement to the mezzanine floor No. 10/2005 CHF 15 Studio Paperback Atelier 5With an introduction by Friedrich Achleitner Birkhäuser 2000 out of print studio 5 26 selected buildings photographed by Balthasar Burkhard Zurich, in 1986 CHF 105 The seminar Atelier 5, Balthasar Burkhard, Giairo Daghini, Niele ToroniZurich, 1988 CHF 30 25.50 Atelier 5 settlements and urban development projects With a foreword by Kenneth Frampton Vieweg, 1994, Sales: Birkhäuser out Atelier 5 settlements Zurich, 1984 CHF 28 Atelier 5architectural and natural light, house Vaucher With contributions by Bart Christian Bach Bach Peter Bart Zurich 1984/1995 CHF 22 Rémy Zaugg for the artwork Kunstmuseum BernAtelier 5 With contributions by Hans Christoph von TavelAtelier 5 Christian Bartenbach Balthasar Burkhard Zurich, 1983CHF 32 Publications
- 11. Project •Project •Architect •City •Country •Address •Building Type •Number ofDwellings •Date Built •Dwelling Types •No. Floors •Section Type •Exterior Finish Materials •Construction Type •Ancillary Services Siedlung Halen Atelier 5 Bern Switzerland NW of Bern at Halenbrücke bridge along Bernstrasse Row house Terrace 81 1961 several types of row houses and studio combinations 3 3 story row houses concrete, plaster, wood windows concrete, masonry parking, pool, club facilities, central heating www۔housingprototypes.org
- 12. Aerial view fromthe SE Air view from the NW, The piazza
- 13. Entry courtyard &Kitchen Kitchen
- 14. Living Room &balcony at entry level Roof terrace at upper level
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- 16. Glass roof andterrace House/Studio bridge
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