Villa Schwob, Modern architectural villa in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland.
Villa Schwob is a modern residential building with reinforced concrete structure clad in ochre brick, featuring tall vertical windows that span two stories. These windows frame the central living area at the heart of the house.
The house was commissioned in 1912 for a local watchmaker and represents an early work by its designer before he established himself in Paris. It marked a turning point in residential design thinking of that era.
The name comes from its original owner, a watchmaker from the city. The rooms follow clear geometric principles that still shape how the interior spaces relate to furniture and daily life.
The building sits on Rue du Doubs and is easily recognizable from the street, but has limited public access as a private residence. Check ahead about visiting hours or guided tours, as access is not always available to drop-in visitors.
The house uses an innovative structural system of thin concrete columns and load-bearing slabs that allowed for open floor plans. This system later became the foundation for countless modern buildings worldwide.
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