Graeme Mann & Patricia Capua Mann

Maison Du Sport Vaudois

Maison Du Sport Vaudois

Maison du Sport Vaudois

Graeme Mann & Patricia Capua Mann architects dipl. epfl fas sia

YEAR
2016

LOCATION
Leysin, Switzerland

TYPE
Hospitality + Sport › Sports Center

Maison Du Sport Vaudois
Maison Du Sport Vaudois

The project is expressed as a collection of small volumes and refers to the density of chalets forming the traditional villages in this region.

Maison Du Sport Vaudois
Maison Du Sport Vaudois

However, it provides a free interpretation by reminding a visitor the characteristic hotel buildings of Leysin : a large house consisting of several small volumes.

The project is built on the natural flat area at the top of site overlooking the outdoor sports area.

Maison Du Sport Vaudois
Maison Du Sport Vaudois

This elevation of the building provides an amazing visual relationship of the mountains and the background.

This separation also allows an independent entrance detached from the main volume.The house sits delicately on the slope requiring a minimum displacement of land and restoring the natural site.

Maison Du Sport Vaudois
Maison Du Sport Vaudois

The large window and adjoining terrace suggest the community nature of this construction.They highlight the panoramic views from the dining and living hall which extend to the outside.

Each room has a shower and a separate bathroom as well as two bung beds in order to produce a space for relaxation for the occupiers.

The bunk beds offer a cabin atmosphere and create ample space.

Maison Du Sport Vaudois
Maison Du Sport Vaudois
Maison Du Sport Vaudois

The traditional and innovative choice of linking these small wooden volumes, built with rigorous geometry emphasizes the location and the nature of the services on offer.


Maison Du Sport Vaudois
Maison Du Sport Vaudois

Maison Du Sport Vaudois
Maison Du Sport Vaudois
Maison Du Sport Vaudois


Maison Du Sport Vaudois
Maison Du Sport Vaudois

Graeme Mann & Patricia Capua Mann
T +41 21 3512590
Graeme Mann & Patricia Capua Mann
Av. Auguste-Tissot 15, 1006 Lausanne, Switzerland