Initial Situation

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Architects: Tom Munz Architekt

Location: Friedhofstrasse, 9463 Oberriet, Switzerland

Architect In Charge: Tom Munz

Area: 287.0 m2

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Ladina Bischof

Construction Management: Eggel & Partner

Construction Engineers: Bänziger Partner

Building Physicist: Studer + Strauss

Landscape Architect: Alge Landschaftsarchitekten

Developer: Municipality of Oberriet

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Initial SituationThe cemetery building no longer satisfied the requirements for interfaith use. The perimeter of the new hall for public viewings and funeral services was limited by existing areas for graves and urns, and demanded a sacral interpretation together with a suitable atmosphere.
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ConceptThe new location of the building in the southwest corner of the parcel strengthens the spatial relationship to the chapel and its perception within the complex. The power and significance of the number 3 constitutes the basis of the conceptual approach. The vertical and horizontal design of the new building, consisting of three elements, is also rigorously applied in its materialization.

Floor Plan

ImplementationActing as connecting elements between heaven and earth, the base and roof are designed with a smooth formwork surface. Granulated concrete façades stretch between th...