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” In 2003, two Swiss farmers commissioned Localarchitecture to design a free-stall barn for 30 cows. The brief for the design was to minimize earthworks and provide a balance of cuts and fills.
It was to be positioned near the existing farm, delineating an outdoor space for the livestock it houses. Keen to respect the local architectural tradition, the architects conducted a detailed analysis of regional farm typologies, identifying two types. The earliest is characterized by a roof ridge set perpendicularly to the contour lines, creating building façades that are generously open to the valley.
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This model’s disadvantage is that it makes any enlargement problematic. As agriculture became more mechanized, therefore, this layout was replaced by a more flexible typology, with a roof ridge running parallel to the contour lines and side gables. By combining these two types, the architects have created a synthesis of different traditions, giving them a contemporary shape with a new identity.” by Mathieu Jaccard (MIMOA)
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