The Glass Pavilion
Zurich, Switzerland
Introduction
Set on a wooded edge outside Zurich, The Glass Pavilion was commissioned as a compact retreat with an unusually open relationship to its surroundings. The challenge was to preserve long views through the trees and across the garden without turning everyday life into a display for the neighboring properties.
Location
Zurich, Switzerland
Area
1,090 m²
Completed on
2024
Services
Site analysis, architectural concept, structural coordination, custom detailing, lighting strategy, construction documentation
Team
Adrian Keller, Mia Schneider, Benjamin Fischer, Sophia Bennett, Ethan Carter
The Designs
A finely proportioned structural frame holds a sequence of glazed rooms around a more private timber core. Sliding glass walls open the principal spaces to terraces in warmer months, while stone floors, oak linings, and carefully placed screens give the transparent envelope weight, warmth, and moments of refuge.
Conclusion
The pavilion achieves openness through control rather than exposure. Its views are broad, its material palette is restrained, and its privacy is built into the plan—resulting in a home that feels quiet and light while remaining firmly grounded in its alpine landscape.
