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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. Conversion of st.Lukes Chapel in Bern, Switzerland by Morscher ArchItektenAugust 13th, 2014 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Morscher ArchItekten The project involved converting a former chapel built in 1924 in Art Deco style in a Bern neighbourhood and totally defaced in a 1970s renovation into two new apartments. In order to keep the ground floor free of supports and retain the high church windows, the upper apartment was hung as a concrete cube in the former double-storey nave.  Image Courtesy © Dominique Uldry
 Image Courtesy © Dominique Uldry It was possible to open up the previously closed south façade with generous sliding windows and projecting balconies looking on to the neighbourhood and the garden.  Image Courtesy © Dominique Uldry Both flats were equipped with a simple Minergie® ventilation system that is perfectly integrated in the inter- face between living and sleeping areas, bringing in fresh air and drawing off stale air through wall vents. Where a priest once stood at the altar and an organist played hymns, food is now cooked and children’s laughter can be heard.  Image Courtesy © Dominique Uldry  Image Courtesy © Dominique Uldry  Image Courtesy © Dominique Uldry  Image Courtesy © Dominique Uldry  Image Courtesy © Morscher ArchItekten  Image Courtesy © Morscher ArchItekten  Image Courtesy © Morscher ArchItekten
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