Halen Estate
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The Halen Estate (Siedlung Halen) is a housing development near Berne, Switzerland. It was designed and built by the Atelier 5 architectural partnership from 1957–1961. Located in a wooded area north of the city, the development is an important example of 20th century Modernist architecture, and as such is listed on the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites.
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Halen Estate comprises 81 privately owned houses arranged in three terraces. Built on a hillside, the terraces are reminiscent of steps. The development, quite dense, is also home to a swimming pool and other communal amenities.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ Weston, Richard (11/10/04). Plans, Sections and Elevations. London: Laurence King Publishing. pp. 122–123. ISBN 1856693821. http://books.google.com/books?id=3xC94YX9GLcC.
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Coordinates: 46°58′21.49″N 7°24′47.25″E / 46.9726361°N 7.413125°E
