Formboard perforation, Wagner family house

For a long time, the prevailing style in architecture has avoided ornamentation. For good reasons: to produce such ornaments manually is just too expensive. However, this is now changing due to laser technology. And the result: modern architecture has red

iscovered its penchant for intricate decoration in wood. Leading architects have rediscovered ornaments in their designs – although in completely new and modern applications. They can be seen in hotels and commercial buildings, as well as private homes. L

aser-cut perforations in solar screening panels provide an intricate play of light and shadow. And thereby create a special interior ambiance.

All pictures: Wagner family house, Oberwil, Switzerland
Architect: <

a href="http://www.architektur-b.ch/" target="_blank">Staehelin, Gisin + Partner AG, Basel, Switzerland