House CCB is a luminous residence located in the Swiss Alps / Switzerland redesigned in 2020 by Ralph Germann Architectes . Description In the Swiss Alps, architect Ralph Germann turns a traditional barn into a luminous residence. Behind the monumental stone walls that have remained intact, he envisions a bright interior bathed in natural light. At first, the massive 1854 building impresses. It bears the marks of time : four generations have seen it evolved from hay barn to stable, and then to wine storage. In 1950, a wooden extension is added to the family property. As a new chapter opens, owner and architect agree: the impressive stone facade has to be preserved! Highlighting the mineral character of the original construction, the architect Ralph Germann plays with volumes, giving them a new perspective. In this stunning stone shell, he carefully places a wooden and glass cube and turns it into a contemporary living space. The breathtaking view on the freshly brushed ...