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House of the Day: Villa Ensemble by AFGH

April 10th, 2017

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Completed in Switzerland in 2014, this pair of concrete family homes were designed with both privacy and community in mind.

The positioning of the houses on the site ensures none of the windows overlook the neighbouring property, whilst an underground ‘wellness area’ connects the two families.

Photography: Valentin Jeck

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