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VILLA FERNBLICK
Project: Villa Fernblick( 2018- 2022) Interior architect & designer: Ina Rinderknecht( IR) Architects: Thomasine Wolfensberger & Simone Schnyder Garden design: Enzo Enea Location: Teufen, Switzerland Type: Private Villa with guest and pool house
Ina Rinderknecht’ s long-time client had been searching for many years for the ideal property to develop into a unique villa in his hometown of Teufen in Appenzell, Switzerland.
Ina was entrusted to develop the home from inside out and joined forces with the landscape architect, Enzo Enea, and the architects,
Thomasine Wolfensberger and Simone Schnyder of Studio Sito Architects. The vision was to develop a villa that would be gently embedded in its surroundings with local elements to blend into the sweeping natural landscapes and correspond to an Asian philosophy of harmony. To support the team on the correct lighting atmosphere, Jörg Krewinkel from Lichtkompetenz was asked to collaborate in the project.
The three-storey villa is made for a family who entertains frequently. The spacious living areas on the ground-floor provide a generous yet intimate backdrop for hosting parties and dinners, while the more private areas on the top floor act as sanctuary for the client. From a state-of-the-art fitness, indoor pool and wellness area, spacious bedrooms, and a cosy cinema room there is a unique flair to each room.
Upon entering the villa, one is welcomed by an open, double storey foyer and an intricately
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