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🇨🇭 Zermatt / Valais, Switzerland Structural Frame Kit + Insulation Supply + Supervision

Valais Alpine Eco-Residence — High-Altitude Steel Chalet in Valais, Switzerland

296 m² luxury alpine residence engineered for Swiss SIA standards, high snow loads (4.0 kN/m²), and Minergie-ready insulation performance.

Project Scale
296 m² Area
2 Floors · 4 Beds · 3 Baths
Structural Mass
16.9 Tons
S350GD + Z275 Hot-Dip Galvanized
Factory & Transit
4 Days
Direct factory-to-jobsite haulage
Site Framing Time
10 Working Days
Supervised dry erection
Engineering Case Study

Overcoming Site & Structural Constraints

The Engineering & Logistical Challenge

Severe high-altitude snow loads (4.0 kN/m²) combined with narrow alpine access roads where concrete mixers are impractical.

The SerVilla Pre-Engineered Steel Solution

Pre-cut, lightweight steel components delivered in modular compact bundles and assembled rapidly with zero wet concrete curing delays.

International Freight & Customs Route
Dispatched from Istanbul directly into the Valais canton in 4 days. Cleared Swiss customs tariff-free via EUR.1 movement certificate.
Verified Specifications

Project Data Dossier

Destination: Zermatt / Valais, Switzerland
Gross Area: 296 m²
Delivery Package: Structural Frame Kit + Insulation
Installation Mode: Supply + Supervision
Steel Mass: 16.9 Tons (S350GD+Z275 Structural Steel)
Customs Duty: 0% (A.TR / FTA Cert.)
Milestones & Schedule

Step-by-Step Project Execution Log

From initial 3D BIM engineering in Istanbul to jobsite handover in Zermatt / Valais.

Week 1–2 1

Swiss SIA Norms Engineering & 3D FEA

Static calculations formatted according to SIA 260 / 261 / 263 with high-altitude snow and wind modeling.

Week 3 2

Heavy Gauge CNC Roll-Forming in Gebze

High-load cold-formed steel trusses and double-stud columns roll-formed with laser precision.

Week 4 3

EUR.1 Swiss Customs Clearance & Transit

4-day transit via Simplon pass directly into Valais canton with 0% tariff under EFTA-Türkiye agreement.

Week 5–6 4

Precision Assembly in Alpine Terrain

Full structural shell erected in 10 working days with SerVilla on-site engineering oversight.

Clear Responsibility Boundary

Scope Division on the Zermatt / Valais Project

Transparent delineation between factory-engineered elements and local on-site trade coordination.

Manufactured & Supplied by SerVilla

  • Complete S350GD steel framing kit engineered for SIA 261 snow loads
  • Full static calculation dossier and foundation load plans
  • High-performance rockwool cavity insulation and vapor membranes
  • Bilingual Swiss/Turkish supervisor for on-site quality certification

Executed by Client & Local Contractors

  • Building permit through local municipal Bauamt / Service des Bâtiments
  • Concrete foundation slab and alpine drainage works
  • Exterior natural larch timber facade and triple-glazed timber-alu windows

Swiss construction standards are amongst the strictest in the world. SerVilla delivered Swiss precision engineering at a fraction of the local cost.

Reto K.
Architect & Owner · Valais, Switzerland
Case Study FAQs

Technical Questions About this Project

Frequently asked engineering, customs, and assembly questions regarding the Zermatt / Valais delivery.

Yes. All calculations are engineered according to SIA 260 / 261 / 263 and Swiss National Annexes of Eurocode 3, approved by local Swiss cantonal building departments (Bauamt).

We engineered cold-formed double C-profile columns and reinforced web trusses designed for SIA 261 Alpine Snow Zone, resisting 4.0 kN/m² without bulky concrete beams.

With an official EUR.1 Movement Certificate, all structural steel kits enter Switzerland with 0% customs import duty and direct transit via the Simplon pass in 4 days.

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