FRAME
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An architectural work of art for comfortable living
Living in the “FRAME” villa not only means living in stylish architecture, but also being close to the Fondation Beyeler, the Vitra Design Museum and the cultural metropolis of Basel. The residential building built in 1967—1969 by Basel architects Max Rasser and Tibère Vadi exemplifies the ideas of “international style” — inspired by Mies van der Rohe and Richard Neutra, among others — and combines architectural clarity with a high level of living comfort. The villa consists of a massive concrete base and a pavilion-like steel-glass upper floor lying on it — a modern icon that nestles harmoniously on the sunny slope on the edge of Riehen.
The location is as privileged as the building itself: With around 20,000 inhabitants, Riehen is considered a “Big Green Village” and offers, in addition to intact nature, numerous cultural offerings and shopping opportunities. Diverse walks across Maienbühl, through the nearby Sarasin Park or the binational “Landscape Park Wiese” can be taken directly from the front door. The surrounding countryside of the Black Forest, Jura and Alsace invite you to take spontaneous trips. At the same time, Basel can be reached in just a few minutes — with a picturesque old town, beautiful promenades along the Rhine, renowned museums, a historic university and international companies.
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- 1969
- Inventoried as an object worth protecting Recommendation: Protection
- 1,335 m²
- approx. 344.6 m²
- approx. 151.6 m²
- approx. 496.2 m²
- 10
- Basement: entrance, Reduit, Reduit, room, laundry, technology, office, WC/shower, room
- Living floor: living/dining, kitchen, room, dressing room, toilet/shower/lav., room, dressing room, toilet/shower, balcony, sitting area
- Spacious garden with several seats
- outdoor pool
- Extensive balcony
- Garage can accommodate up to 2 cars
- The right of way offers space for an additional outdoor parking space
- Architect villa from the 1960s — an iconic unique piece
- Design by Max Rasser and Tibère Vadi, inspired by International Style and Mies van der Rohe
- Original surviving witness of post-war modernism, listed as a historic monument
- Elegant steel-glass construction on a solid concrete base
- Sophisticated floor plan in a clear 5 × 5 m grid
- Spacious, floor-to-ceiling window fronts with sliding doors
- Light-flooded living in an exclusive Bischoffhöhe location
- Just a few minutes from Fondation Beyeler & Sarasinpark
- Quick connection to Basel city center (10—20 min.)
- Excellent accessibility to university and international schools
The property at a glance
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requestsThe interior of the villa impresses with its well-thought-out layout and impressive fidelity to the original. The living hall on the upper floor opens up to spectacular views and the lush garden via floor-to-ceiling windows, while natural materials such as ceramic, granite and wood create a warm atmosphere inside. Furniture, cupboards and sun protection are integral parts of the architecture, as is an elongated display cabinet that provides a stylish welcome in the entrance hall with exotic minerals. The bedrooms and children's rooms have en-suite bathrooms and access to the balcony or garden. The functional areas — the kitchen with dining area, utility and technical rooms — also fit seamlessly into the overall design concept.
The outdoor area is just as clearly structured as the building: the front garden, pool terrace and upper house garden form staggered open spaces with plenty of privacy and are connected to seating steps via an outdoor staircase. The smooth transition between interior and exterior space is part of the “International Style” program. In summer, the swimming pool with sun terrace forms the communicative center of the property.
The villa is now listed in the “Inventory of Protected Buildings — Riehen” of the Canton of Basel-Stadt and is described in a report as a “key example of post-war modernism.” Despite existing renovation needs, the house offers the rare opportunity to purchase an outstanding work of art of modern architecture in largely original condition. Whether as a family home or an elegant home studio — the” FRAME “villa is unique with cultural appeal.
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