^{Project Type: Heritage residence / textile and interior concept
Location: Lenzerheide, Switzerland
Original Architecture: Lux Guyer (1938)
Collaboration: Richter Tobler Architects
Textile Design: Annette Douglas
Client: Private owner
Photography: © Daisuke Hirabayashi}

Project Overview
The mountain house «Voa Crapera», built in 1938 in Lenzerheide, was designed by architect Lux Guyer, the first independent female architect in Switzerland. The project reflects her distinctive architectural language, combining modernist ideas with the alpine landscape and local mountain-building traditions. With great sensitivity, Lux Guyer created atmospheric interiors through the careful orchestration of light, materials and furnishings. Textiles played an essential role in her work, contributing movement, warmth and spatial character.

Architectural Context
Lux Guyer’s interiors are marked by a playful yet precise use of material, form and colour, often composed through a collage-like approach and a strong appreciation for craftsmanship. Her work balances clarity with emotional richness, creating spaces that remain both functional and deeply personal.

Textile Concept and Continuation
Annette Douglas was invited to develop the textile concepts for two Lux Guyer buildings — «Schiedhalde» (2014) and the mountain house «Voa Crapera» (2020). Working closely with the private owner and Sven Richter of Richter Tobler Architects, the project carefully evolved the historic house into the present day. The intervention respects the original architectural spirit while introducing contemporary layers that support today’s living requirements, continuing Lux Guyer’s legacy through material sensitivity and craftsmanship.

Architectural Impact
The project demonstrates how thoughtful textile design can engage with architectural heritage, extending the life of historic interiors while preserving their atmosphere and cultural significance.