My House

2021
Team point of view
My house – In 2050 a home in Geyisried rivals the most mundane and attractive houses in the city of Biel/Bienne. The resident’s perception of a classical home has changed. Their home extends beyond the walls of a typical apartment, and contains an abundance of high-quality spaces and functions, previously unheard of in cooperative housing. An attractive neighbourhood – Geyisried 2050 is a persistently attractive neighbourhood. By implementing tried and true elements of city-planning, the security and usability of the area is consistently supported. Density & sustainability – Geyisried is densified and transformed with a minimal amount of economy, natural resources and outdoor spaces spent. This is to ensure that the quality of life exists.

Jury Point of View
This project focuses on the micro scale. It intervenes in the urban fabric through a process of acupuncture, maintaining the existing structures and hence the overall value recognised by the ISOS perimeter. The jury appreciated the sensitive densification strategy, which adds housing spaces but primarily focuses on intensifying uses by the addition of semi-private or public spaces at gable ends, thereby bringing greater vitality to the district. The phasing is convincing in its scheduling of interventions based on the priorities and of the age of the buildings.