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Schloss Werdenberg – Castle Werdenberg

Schloss Werdenberg – Castle Werdenberg

SCHLOSS WERDENBERG – CASTLE WERDENBERG

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LOCATION
Werdenberg, SG, Switzerland

BUDGET
Undisclosed

TYPE
Cultural › Cultural Center Museum

STATUS
Built

YEAR
2015

Located in the municipality of Grabs, Castle Werdenberg is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.

Schloss Werdenberg – Castle Werdenberg
Schloss Werdenberg – Castle Werdenberg

In 2013-2015, the castle went through substantial renovations, including the reinforcement of the timber-framed ceiling to the replacement of electrical network as well as upgrading the fire-protection systems to meet the levels required by present codes.

Various built-in fixtures inside the existing museum were demolished to allow for a complete redesign of the exhibition spaces.

Schloss Werdenberg – Castle Werdenberg
Schloss Werdenberg – Castle Werdenberg

In the courtyard, which surrounds Castle Werdenberg, stands a 58 m2 pavillon-esque reception building which functions not only as a reception area but a shop and bistro as well.

Built into a niche of the stone courtyard walls the new structure is distinctive but discreet. Using traditional wood construction, known as ‘Strickbau’, the massive timber walls open up to the ceiling’s exposed timber beams and trusses.

Schloss Werdenberg – Castle Werdenberg
Schloss Werdenberg – Castle Werdenberg

The facades and the sloped roof are clad in untreated larch shingles.  A second auxiliary building, known as ‘The old horse stall', was renovated to accompany the new reception building. The building accommodates rooms for staff and technical facilities.


Schloss Werdenberg – Castle Werdenberg
Schloss Werdenberg – Castle Werdenberg
Schloss Werdenberg – Castle Werdenberg


Schloss Werdenberg – Castle Werdenberg
Schloss Werdenberg – Castle Werdenberg
Schloss Werdenberg – Castle Werdenberg
Schloss Werdenberg – Castle Werdenberg

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