Established in Bern in 1955, the architectural firm Atelier 5 was instrumental in introducing exposed concrete housing in Switzerland. While Flamatt I liberally cited Corbu’s seminal unité d’habitation in Marseille, with Flamatt II the boys embraced the curvaceous poetry of the Palace of Assembly in Chandigarh, India. The compact box on stilts consists of two identical units and a larger studio space with a private roof garden.

Flamatt II

Words & Photography: Karin Bürki
- Residential
- Atelier 5
- 1960-1961
- Neueneggstrasse 10, 3175 Wünnewil-Flamatt
- Fribourg
- Object of National Significance
- Listed in Carte Brute Switzerland
Marseille, Chandigarh, Flamatt
Both Flamatt I and II are listed as Objects of National Significance.
In their early years, the five founding members acted like architectural DJs, skilfully remixing their idol grandmaster Le Corbusier.



© Karin Bürki/Heartbrut
© Karin Bürki/Heartbrut
- Explore more
- More objects

- Residential
- List Item
- List Item
- Neueneggstrasse 10, Wünnewil-Flamatt
- List Item
- Join our newsletter
Stay up to speed with our latest updates, new arrivals, special events and seasonal treats. We respect your sanity and privacy.
By signing up you take note of our privacy policy