Echichens, Switzerland
La Maison de Charles - EMS (Fondation Silo)
Village care residence
Echichens, Switzerland
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The house
Fondation SiloVillage care residence
Built for residential geriatric care, the home connects directly with the village through its sunlit public tea room.
What it’s good at
Notable
Lacroix Chessex shaped the pinched figure-eight structure around two internal garden courtyards.
Listed
The grounds anchor the edge of Echichens village, surrounded by Vaudois vineyards and orchards.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Echichens sits on the hillside above Morges, where quiet lanes wind past vineyards toward views of Lake Geneva.
The rooms
Each of the thirty individual rooms includes an accessible bathroom, oriented toward the internal garden courtyards or quiet countryside.
At the table
The cafeteria serves house-baked tarts and pastries, and the kitchen brigade prepares daily lunch in the dining room.
How it began
The residence takes its name from Charles Herdegen, who established the non-profit Fondation Silo in 1933.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.