Piscicultura di Baselgia

The Piscicultura, which is the roman name for a fish farm building, is located in a small village called Baselgia in the Alps in the eastern part of Switzerland. The aim of the Piscicultura di Baselgia is to preserve the fish population of the 4 lakes around (Silser, Silvaplaner, Champfèrer and St. Moritz) and to promote the young fish generations.

Together with the local fish farming an aquaponic system will be installed (combination of aqua and hydroponics). This makes it possible to offer fresh vegetables and herbs as well as local food in the restaurant. The fishing accommodation includes a small harbor, equipment storage and a lounge area.\nThe building forms a striking prelude to the eastern district of Baselgia. The volume aligns with the longitudinal facade to the water and the park and spans the water basin with a total length of 110 meters. It also forms with its clear contour the water edge of the "island" and absorbs the movement of the channel. Every use of the room program is self-contained. The rooms are lined up in such a way that results in a long and narrow building. A common roof spans the entire volume and allows the coming together of water and park. It also unites the different sides of the building. Towards the park an arcade accompanies the promenade path. The arcade as an architectural element is also used by the fishery for subcontracting.\nThe primary structure of the building is formed by three rows of concrete columns and a massive concrete roof. The columns, which are located in the interior and in the water, follow the roof into the bend of the building. The load-bearing structure can also be felt in the interior. Perimeter insulation in the facade layer makes it possible to experience the concrete roof from the outside as well as from the inside. The secondary structure consists of a wooden facade made of solid wood swords, which do not have a static function and only support themselves. The swords act as vertical slats and make a contribution to sun protection through their depth. The intermediate floors are supported by wooden pliers, each centered on a concrete support and are attached to a wooden support on the outside.