The Gmür House in Riehen: For people who think differently.
Localisation
Waltersgrabenweg 23, 4125 RiehenRent
Characteristics
Description
And there are houses that show character.
The Gmür house belongs to the second category: an architectural statement, a home with character, a place for people who are looking for something special – not just something ordinary.
Freshly renovated and yet unmistakably individual, this extraordinary house combines Nordic living warmth with powerful colors. Bold red, blue and yellow are combined with plenty of wood, open spaces, interlocking sightlines and charming roof slopes.
This is not just a house to live in – it is a home with personality.
ARCHITECTURE WITH A HISTORY
Designed and built between 1977 and 1979 by the renowned Swiss architect Silvia Gmür, the house was originally her own living and studio project. It is an early, bold work that impressively reflects her experimental approach to space, light and form.
THE HISTORIC WOODEN STRUCTURE, THE DYNAMIC ROOF PLAY AND THE INTERLOCKING FLOORS MAKE THE GMÜR HOUSE A RARE ARCHITECTURAL TESTAMENT TO THE PAST – AUTHENTIC, INSPIRING AND TIMELESSLY INDIVIDUAL.
LIFE IN THE HEART OF THE HOUSE
The open living and dining area is the center of the house: warm, inviting and full of atmosphere. Wood, colorful accents and a chimney create a place that fosters both security and creativity – ideal for living, thinking and creating together.
OPEN SPACES AND OPPORTUNITIES
The architecture deliberately plays with heights, galleries and intermediate spaces. This creates versatile areas for the studio, home office, library, play area or guest rooms. The bedrooms are spread over several levels, each with its own character and plenty of light. A two-story children’s room and two rooms in the basement with a separate entrance offer additional flexibility.
OUTDOOR SPACE AND LOCATION
The generous 1,181 m² plot offers peace, greenery and privacy. The balcony and terrace offer a beautiful view all the way to Basel. A pond/biotope in the garden underlines the special atmosphere of this place.
CONCLUSION
The Gmür House is not a house for everyone.
It is a house for people with attitude, creativity and a desire for individuality.
Whether you are an artist, a free spirit, a creative family or a shared living community that is looking for more than just walls and doors – the Gmür House provides space for ideas, for visions, for people who like to shape their environment themselves. The different levels offer both retreat and community; the open architecture invites you to think, create and live.
The question is not:
Does this house fit everyone?
The question is:
Does it fit you?
Conveniences
Outside conveniences
- Parking
Inside conveniences
- Fireplace
Condition
- Renovated















