A family of three fulfilled their dream of owning a home and purchased an older terraced house. With a rather compact layout, it quickly became clear that the unused attic should be transformed into a bright, welcoming space for playing, reading, and working.
The attic had previously served as a storage space. Two small, outdated roof windows let in some daylight, but their frames and seals had deteriorated noticeably due to weather exposure. Although heating pipes were present, there were neither radiators nor underfloor heating installed.
The floor was covered with a temporary wooden construction to hide the raw concrete underneath. The knee wall had been clumsily clad with thin insulation and panels. The walls consisted of bare masonry – functional, but far from cosy or inviting.
The family’s goal was clear: the attic should become a friendly, light-filled and inviting place – a room where everyone would enjoy spending time, whether working, playing or relaxing.
Eine Nische unter der Dachschräge, direkt neben dem Eingang, wurde neu als optisch abgeschlossener Abstellbereich geplant. Die bestehende Täferdecke war in gutem Zustand und konnte erhalten bleiben, ein charmantes Element, das dem Raum Charakter verleiht.
A key transformation was replacing the old roof windows with generous new rooflights, significantly larger in both length and width. The result: a bright, airy room with a fantastic view.
Die neue Brüstungshöhe liegt bei etwas über einem Meter, ideal, um bequem hinauszublicken. Ergänzt wurde der Ausbau durch eine Fussbodenheizung im Trockensystem und einen hochwertigen Parkettboden, der Wärme und Wohnlichkeit verleiht.
Along one side of the room, a custom-built cabinet was integrated into the knee wall by a joiner – carefully planned for functionality and discreet in appearance.
Die grifflosen Fronten lassen sich mit einem sanften Druck öffnen, ganz ohne Schnörkel, aber mit Stil, Zurückhaltung und hoher Funktionalität.
Die Architektin begleitete die Familie durch alle Projektphasen, von der Ideenfindung über die Planung und das Baugesuch bis hin zur Koordination der Handwerksbetriebe, Überwachung der Arbeiten und abschliessenden Kostenkontrolle.
After an initial on-site meeting with selected contractors, offers were obtained, compared and the right professionals commissioned.
The homeowners also made a valuable contribution: they removed the old floor and wall cladding themselves and cleaned the space thoroughly before construction began. During the building conversion, they continued to support the project with hands-on contributions.
A second coordination meeting with all trades before construction ensured clarity in scheduling, smooth coordination at interfaces and the resolution of any open questions. After that, things moved quickly: the entire conversion was completed within a couple of weeks.
The result speaks for itself: a once dark, unused attic is now a light-filled, high-quality living space – full of atmosphere, far-reaching views, and countless possibilities for use.
A true gain for the family, and a prime example of what can be achieved through thoughtful planning, good collaboration, and both design and craftsmanship at a high level.
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| Area of expertise | Architecture, conversion |
| Status | Completed |
| Year | 2025 |