A stack of pitched-roof archetypes turned into a fever dream — like a village exploded into a showroom.
Architectural structure in Weil am Rhein, Germany.
Featured in Herzog & de Meuron's definitive monograph, Herzog & de Meuron: Natural History.
Visitor Guide
Don’t rush upstairs. The sectional drama is the visit: pause at every landing and look back through the voids.
From the campus approach path with the cantilevered ‘house’ volumes visible; shoot near sunset when the glazing turns into lanterns.
You can go inside. Typically open daily 10:00–18:00; entry is free for the showroom experience (exhibitions/tours may be ticketed separately).
The volumes are ‘houses’ in outline only — what you’re really seeing is a structural stacking puzzle that keeps cantilevers elegant, not chunky.
1–2 hours
Design & Structure
Digital massing studies to balance cantilever lengths, structural depth, and interior room proportions; fabricated steel/concrete structure coordinated with façade modules to keep edges razor-sharp.
Timber-like interiors paired with crisp exterior cladding and glass — domestic cues inside, industrial clarity outside.
Cantilevered boxes with tight deflection control so floors feel calm; the engineering is the difference between ‘sculpture’ and ‘usable rooms’.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed VitraHaus?+
VitraHaus was designed by Herzog & de Meuron. It is located in Weil am Rhein, Germany.
Where is VitraHaus located?+
VitraHaus is located in Weil am Rhein, Germany. Its coordinates are 47.6012°, 7.6179°.
Can I visit VitraHaus?+
VitraHaus is a real building in Weil am Rhein that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.