"Lacum Respira is a lakeside pavilion by .ket bureau on the shore of Lake St. Moritz in Switzerland. Set at the water's edge, the timber structure addresses a landscape shaped by seasonal rituals and a long tradition of outdoor life, where the lake acts as both foreground and horizon. The calm setting is defined by open air and backdropped by dramatic mountains. Any architectural move here carries weight."
"With the design of the pavilion, the architects at .ket bureau studied regional wooden architecture surrounding St. Moritz, focusing on proportions and roof geometries. The project interprets these references through a contemporary lens, shaping a low, elongated profile that traces the edge between land and water. The pavilion follows the terrain and allows the topography to guide its footprint and section."
".kat bureau organizes its pavilion as a sequence of spaces designed for year-round use, accommodating public gatherings, wellness activities in St. Moritz. Circulation moves gradually from enclosed areas toward open terraces and the pier, creating a steady transition between interior and exterior conditions. Glazing plays a central role in shaping perception. Light enters deep into the plan, and reflections from the lake animate interior surfaces throughout the day."
Lacum Respira is a timber pavilion sited at the water's edge of Lake St. Moritz, designed to respond to seasonal rituals and outdoor life. The low, elongated form follows the shoreline and the topography, allowing the terrain to guide its footprint and section. Sloped roofs and calibrated openings reference regional wooden architecture while offering contemporary interpretation of proportions and roof geometries. The pavilion sequences spaces for year-round public gatherings and wellness activities, moving gradually from enclosed rooms to open terraces and a pier. Extensive glazing admits light deep into the plan, while lake reflections animate interior surfaces and spatial variety arises from shifts in ceiling height and enclosure.
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