estudio kmmk’s Winkelhaus Forms a Dialogue With Its Surrounding Landscape

Summary

• Winkelhaus, designed by estudio kmmk in Winkel, Switzerland, is a 643 square meter single‑family residence completed in 2026
• The house integrates concrete and expansive glazing, maximizing natural light and connecting interior spaces with the surrounding forest and valley

Winkelhaus, designed by estudio kmmk, is a single‑family residence that embodies the studio’s ethos of architecture shaped by nature. Located in Winkel, Switzerland, the project spans 643 square meters and marks the studio’s inaugural work in the country.

Conceived to harmonize with its forested surroundings and expansive valley, the home is defined by a gentle arc that aligns every primary living space toward the valley views while shielding the interior from the street. This structural gesture allows the building to act as a radial sequence of rooms that anchor the house to the hillside, ensuring that the daily routines of its inhabitants are constantly connected to the shifting seasons and local landscape.

Concrete surfaces and expansive glazing frame views outward, while the orientation of the structure maximizes natural light and creates fluid transitions between interior and exterior spaces. The design emphasizes sustainability and craftsmanship, positioning the home as both a functional residence and a statement of contemporary architectural values.

In contrast to the robust exterior, the interior of the Winkelhaus is characterized by extreme restraint and a near-monochrome palette. White-washed natural wood, plastered walls and pale flooring create a calm, gallery-like atmosphere that pushes the observer’s attention outward toward nature. High‑quality finishes and products from manufacturers such as Dornbracht, Miele, BWB, Huber Fenster AG, Senso and Wever & Ducré underscore the attention to detail.