RENOVATION & CARFUL CONVERSION OF AN APARTMENT
A project between tradition and timeless Modernism
This apartment was modernized with great sensitivity while respecting its original substance. The goal was to create a harmonious connection between the existing and the new, between the inside and the outside. A sense of home meets a modern, functional living concept. Traditional materials such as stone and wood are integrated into a clear, timeless design language. Warm, earthy natural tones are a reference to the surrounding rural environment. This brings calm and lightness to the interior. The conversion of a rental apartment is a balancing act between high architectural standards and practicality – so the challenge was to make efficient use of high-quality materials and fixtures. A restrained living design was deliberately created that is durable and enduring, yet full of character. The result is a place that feels familiar.
Targeted adjustments to the floor plan not only created new space, but also emphasized the clear structure within the apartment – this made it possible to coordinate vanishing lines, make ideal use of the lighting conditions and create a feeling of spaciousness. Flowing transitions between the rooms create an open, homely atmosphere.
A central design element is the poured terrazzo in the hallway, kitchen and bathroom, which can be found as a historical material in the hallway. This creates a harmonious transition when entering the apartment. The other living spaces are laid with country-style parquet flooring.
Seemingly small details have a big impact. The frosted glass partition wall used in the bathroom distributes the natural light over a large area in the room and generates a previously unseen depth and comfort.
The custom-made kitchen in a chrome steel look makes a statement in the apartment, while at the same time being integrated into the overall color and functional concept.
CREDITS
Location: Pratteln (Basel-Landschaft), Switzerland
Typ: Renovation
Year: 2024-2025
Architect: Ferdinand Facklam
Building owner support: Sarah Vogel
Real estate management: Kling AG
Construction company: KSC BAU AG
Kitchen: Forster Swiss Home AG
Sanitary: Kurt Borer AG
Electrician: Widler Elektro AG
Terrazzo floor: NSB Boden Design
Painter: Menge AG
Photographs: Sarah Reuland
Text: Marina Trapp
