Casa Beheim seen from the east
Photo: Vacchini Architecture Studio
Façade detail
Photo: Sabrina Németh
Casa Beheim seen from the south
Photo: Vacchini Architecture Studio
Façade detail
Photo: Sabrina Németh
Interiors
Photo: Sabrina Németh
Casa Beheim
Livio Vacchini Architect, 1961 - 1962
Built in Solduno between 1961 and 1962, Casa Beheim belongs to the first phase of Livio Vacchini's architectural research. It is one of the first single-family houses designed by the Ticino architect, before his collaboration with Luigi Snozzi and the emergence of his research on the relationship between structure, geometry and space.
The building bears witness to Vacchini's interest in a rigorous and essential modern architecture, in which the definition of domestic space arises from the relationship between form, structure and context. The house thus belongs to the early season of post-war Ticino architecture, contributing to the research that would lead Vacchini to develop a personal interpretation of modern rationalism.
Visiting hours
- Sunday October 25th
11:30 – 12:00
Guided tour by Arch. Sabrina Németh, in Italian
Registration is mandatoryFull tour, no more places available - Sunday October 25th
12:15 – 12:45
Guided tour by Arch. Sabrina Németh, in German
Registration is mandatoryFull tour, no more places available - Sunday October 25th
13:00 – 13:30
Guided tour by Arch. Sabrina Németh, in English
Registration is mandatoryFull tour, no more places available
It is not possible to park near the building.
It is recommended to reach the destination by public transport.
Access is via a very steep footpath, not suitable for people with reduced mobility and not accessible by wheelchair.
Limitations
Not accessible to people with reduced mobility
No high-heeled shoes
Photography for personal use only
Exterior photography only
Address
Sentiero alle Traverse 9
6600 Locarno
Public transportation
From Locarno FFS railway station:
R70 train towards Camedo, stop Solduno, then continue on foot for 10 minutes (600 m)
Bus no. 7 towards Losone Caserma, stop Solduno Stazione, then continue on foot for 11 minutes (650 m)
