Chalets from 1882

A heritage-listed chalet in the Bernese Oberland was renovated in collaboration with the heritage conservation authorities. teo jakob developed an interior concept that preserves historic elements and creates modern comfort.

Floors, walls and ceilings made of fir wood were sanded and finished in a lighter tone, thus preserving the original structure while enhancing the effect of light. Furniture, materials and textiles are guided by the architectural principles of the house: natural finishes, skilled craftsmanship and warm fabrics. The lighting concept interprets the daytime moods of the alpine environment. A bespoke bookcase was designed for the library in collaboration with Nils Holger Moormann.

Residential building in the Bernese Oberland in chalet style with visible timber structure and ornate balconies.

The «Drawn HM3» chair, designed in 1956 by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, crafted from solid oak with a paper cord seat, epitomises precise joinery. The «Sento soffitto» lights by Occhio (right) and «Twilight» lights by Belux (left) enable nuanced lighting control.

The «ST04 Backenzahn» side table, designed in 1996 by Philipp Mainzer for e15, is crafted from four solid wooden blocks. The «Lantern Light» standing lamp, designed in 2019 by Neri&Hu for ClassiCon, takes its cue from Chinese lanterns and offers soft, diffused illumination.

The USM Haller modular shelving system, designed in 1965 by Fritz Haller and Paul Schärer, employs a modular construction of steel tubes and nickel-plated brass spheres.

The «Munich» armchair, designed in 2009 by Sauerbruch Hutton for ClassiCon, was created for the Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich. Its sculpted wooden shell highlights the architectural character of the design, while the upholstery creates a soft, inviting atmosphere.

The «Haefeli» chair, designed in 1951 by Max Ernst Haefeli for Embru, brings together a tubular steel frame with wooden elements for the seat and backrest. It is exemplary of Swiss post-war modernism, which brought constructive clarity and architectural thinking to the world of furniture.

Antonio Citterio’s outdoor furniture for B&B Italia is based on a modular system made of weather-resistant materials. Removable fabric covers and flexible combinations increase everyday usability. The «Mirto» table complements the ensemble with slim aluminium profiles.

Project Management

Andrea Mandia

Purchasing Manager & Art Director
Member of the executive Board
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«Our goal was to gently guide the historic Ried into the 21st century: We brightened the fir wood, developed a coherent lighting and furnishing concept in collaboration with the craftsmen and provided the library with a new home by installing a Moormann shelving unit.»

– Andrea Mandia, Project Manager

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Home Interior Design Lighting Design USM Logistics & Installation

PhotographyPierre Kellenberger

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