Heat Pumps for Viessmann

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Heat Pumps for Viessmann

Heat pumps are energy-efficient household climate systems essential for transitioning to renewable energy and combating climate change. Typically installed outside close-by to buildings, they are becoming common visual elements in urban landscapes, often resembling air conditioners with limited design variety across brands. To reimagine these essential typologies, Viessmann, a world leading Heat Pump producer, invited MA Product Design students from ECAL to develop innovative concepts, resulting in designs that challenge norms and explore new visual identities of heat pumps.
 

Collaboration (2025) with Augustin Scott de Martinville

Assistants
Maxwell Ashford
Students
Louis Bosnjak, James Caruso, Marco Ciacci, Adam Friedrich, Takumi Ise, Carl Johan Jacobsen, Natsumi Komoto, Jacob Kouthoofd Martensson, Wei Li Chung, Oscar Massaud, Min Xiyao, Yeonsu Na, David Ortiz Quintero, Alicia Stricker, Brice Tempier, Liyah Tomashof, Cedric Zimmerman
Brice Tempier - Oasis

"Oasis" incorporates a heat pump into a compact architectural structure that integrates various environmentally focused features, including bicycle and electric vehicle storage, water collection, and solar panels. The heat pump's draft is directed to cool the solar panels, enhancing their efficiency. Its scalable design facilitates easy adaptation for individual or shared use of this sustainable hub.

Brice Tempier - Oasis

"Oasis" incorporates a heat pump into a compact architectural structure that integrates various environmentally focused features, including bicycle and electric vehicle storage, water collection, and solar panels. The heat pump's draft is directed to cool the solar panels, enhancing their efficiency. Its scalable design facilitates easy adaptation for individual or shared use of this sustainable hub.

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Marco Ciacci - Tavillion

Developed in the Swiss context, "Tavillon" reinterprets a traditional architectural technique in which split wooden tiles are used for façades. Similar to a chimney on a tavillon chalet, the heat pump is clad in wooden shingles and can be positioned atop the building, departing from the convention of existing heat pumps while preserving a vernacular and sustainable building tradition.

Marco Ciacci - Tavillion

Developed in the Swiss context, "Tavillon" reinterprets a traditional architectural technique in which split wooden tiles are used for façades. Similar to a chimney on a tavillon chalet, the heat pump is clad in wooden shingles and can be positioned atop the building, departing from the convention of existing heat pumps while preserving a vernacular and sustainable building tradition.

Marco Ciacci, Tavillion: Developed in the Swiss context, "Tavillon" reinterprets a traditional architectural technique in which split wooden tiles are used for façades. Similar to a chimney on a tavillon chalet, the heat pump is clad in wooden shingles and can be positioned atop the building, departing from the convention of existing heat pumps while preserving a vernacular and sustainable building tradition.

Developed in the Swiss context, "Tavillon" reinterprets a traditional architectural technique in which split wooden tiles are used for façades. Similar to a chimney on a tavillon chalet, the heat pump is clad in wooden shingles and can be positioned atop the building, departing from the convention of existing heat pumps while preserving a vernacular and sustainable building tradition.

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Adam Friedrich - Unified

"Unified" is a scalable and adaptable system for Viessmann heat pumps, built using anodised extruded aluminium profiles. The design enables the creation of various sizes and configurations of heat pumps with just two extrusion dies—one straight and one with a rounded corner. Inspired by the lenticular lens effect, the profile shape conceals internal components whilst allowing for efficient airflow.

Adam Friedrich - Unified

"Unified" is a scalable and adaptable system for Viessmann heat pumps, built using anodised extruded aluminium profiles. The design enables the creation of various sizes and configurations of heat pumps with just two extrusion dies—one straight and one with a rounded corner. Inspired by the lenticular lens effect, the profile shape conceals internal components whilst allowing for efficient airflow.

Adam Friedrich - Unified

"Unified" is a scalable and adaptable system for Viessmann heat pumps, built using anodised extruded aluminium profiles. The design enables the creation of various sizes and configurations of heat pumps with just two extrusion dies—one straight and one with a rounded corner. Inspired by the lenticular lens effect, the profile shape conceals internal components whilst allowing for efficient airflow.

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Alicia Stricker - Terra Cotta

"Terra Cotta" integrates Viessmann technology into the garden landscape without hiding it. The materiality lends familiarity and enables a beautiful ageing process, while protecting the technology from outside factors. The brick format uses standard clay extrusion processes to allow for a format with sufficient airflow required for the pumps functionality.

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Yeonsu Na - Mail Box

"Mailbox" integrates heat pump technology into a familiar street typology: the mailbox. In particular, it pays homage to the iconic Swiss letterbox design by Andreas Christen. This iconic Swiss design is typically produced in various formats, often featuring a cavity space beneath the boxes. In this concept, that cavity has been optimised to house a heat pump, seamlessly incorporating it into a commonplace street element.

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Founded in 1917 as a heating technology manufacturer, today Viessmann Climate

Solutions is a leading global provider of sustainable climate (heating, cooling, water and air quality) and renewable energy solutions. The Integrated Viessmann Climate Solutions portfolio seamlessly connects products and systems via digital platforms and services, creating an individualized feel-good climate for users. Viessmann Climate Solutions is part of Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions that matter for people and our planet for generations to come. For more information, visit Viessmann Climate Solutions

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