KALAM LOVES: SIEDLUNG HALEN BY ATELIER 5

A few weeks ago, I visited the Siedlung Halen, built in 1961
by Atelier 5 in Herrenschwanden near Bern (CH).

This concrete colony is set in the countryside, on a sunny hillside above a river.

The row houses, with patios and huge gardens are totally crazy.

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They share a lot of facilities, such as a gas station, laundry, kindergarten, community center, pool, barbecue..

Judging by the painted walls, political stickers, sculptures in the gardens and Tibetan flags, I think people over there follow a kind of open state of mind.

Best place to live !

You will find more informations about the colony HERE.

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