Hauptplatz 2 and 3 | B
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The building ensemble at Hauptplatz numbers 2 and 3 appears today as a single, harmonious structure, set right in the heart of the historical town centre. Yet each house tells its own story: No. 2 dates back to the 16th century, while No. 3 has roots going as far back as the 13th century. Despite their different origins, the two buildings now form a cohesive architectural whole.
Horizontal Articulation
Two separate townhouses were merged to form a single, harmonious building ensemble. Horizontal articulation was employed to ensure successful integration of the two structures.
Horizontal structuring of the facades (from top to bottom):
– The eaves of the two buildings merge seamlessly. The roof edges align and continue smoothly across both buildings, with no visible break between them.
– A crowning cornice runs continuously as a single line and defines the upper limit of the facades of both buildings.
– Straight window pediments are positioned at the same level to reinforce their visual unity.
– The moulded sill below the two windows of Hauptplatz 2 is at the same level as the sill course in Hauptplatz 3.
– A string course separates the ground floors and upper floors of both buildings.
Line of Former Separation
Two vertical columns of quoins mark the line of former separation of the adjoining townhouses.
Harmonious Roofscape of Hauptplatz 2 and 3
The hipped roofs of Hauptplatz 2 and 3 were merged to form a coherent and continuous roofscape, characterised by:
– uniform pitch and height
– identical eaves projection
– precisely aligned roof ridges.
