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Oberriet Cemetery

Oberriet Cemetery
© Ladina Bischof

OBERRIET CEMETERY

Tom Munz Architekt

PHOTOGRAPHS
Ladina Bischof

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Eggel & Partner

MANUFACTURERS
Glas Trösch, Lafarge Holcim, Altlas

CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERS
Bänziger & Partner

BUILDING PHYSICIST
Studer + Strauss AG

AREA
287 m²

ARCHITECT IN CHARGE
Tom Munz

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
Alge Landschaftsarchitekten

DEVELOPER
Municipality of Oberriet

LOCATION
Oberriet, Switzerland

CATEGORY
Cemetery

YEAR
2016

INITIAL SITUATION

The cemetery building no longer satisfied the requirements for interfaith use.

Oberriet Cemetery
© Ladina Bischof
Oberriet Cemetery
© Ladina Bischof

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.

CONCEPT

The 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.

Oberriet Cemetery
© Ladina Bischof
Oberriet Cemetery
© Ladina Bischof

IMPLEMENTATION

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

The external materiality creates a connection to the interior, and guides visitors. The public viewing romos create a dialectical break from the external experience.

Oberriet Cemetery
© Ladina Bischof
Oberriet Cemetery
© Ladina Bischof

The warm, natural character of the wood and the new dimensions and proportions create a dense and intimate atmosphere.


Oberriet Cemetery
© Ladina Bischof
Oberriet Cemetery
© Ladina Bischof
Oberriet Cemetery
© Ladina Bischof
Oberriet Cemetery
© Ladina Bischof
Oberriet Cemetery
© Ladina Bischof
Oberriet Cemetery
© Ladina Bischof
Oberriet Cemetery
© Ladina Bischof


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Elevation
Oberriet Cemetery
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Oberriet Cemetery
Floor Plan
Oberriet Cemetery
Floor Plan
Oberriet Cemetery
Site Plan

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