FR04 House
The project involves the partial demolition and reconstruction of a residential building, with the aim of revitalizing a portion of the existing structure while maintaining strong consistency with the original layout and the guidelines of the Municipal Urban Plan. The existing kitchen and bathroom areas will be preserved and renovated, then seamlessly integrated into the new architectural layout.
The new construction is organized around an internal garden, a central element of the project, within a two-level volume. The entrance, located on the street front, is through a small covered atrium: a front door leads into the living area, while a separate gate provides direct access to the garden.
Inside, the house opens into a large open-plan living space, defined by a wide glazed wall that establishes a direct relationship with the garden. At the heart of this space is the staircase leading to the upper floor, acting as both a functional and architectural centerpiece. Behind it lies the dining area and the kitchenette, which also opens onto the garden through a French door.
From the kitchen, a hallway leads to the service areas – pantry, laundry, and bathroom – and ends in a double bedroom, which can also serve as a study or library.
The staircase, overlooking a double-height space, leads to the upper floor, where a suspended corridor acts as a visual and functional bridge between the two wings of the house. On one side are two double bedrooms and a bathroom; on the other, the master suite with walk-in wardrobe, private bathroom, and direct access to the terrace, which can also be reached via an external spiral staircase from the garden.
The architectural envelope is characterized by a material contrast between the two levels: the ground floor is clad in basalt, in continuity with the earthy texture of the site, while the upper floor is defined by a pure, light-colored volume.
The roofing system varies according to the building's form: a flat, walkable terrace covers the single-story section, while the two-story section has a gable roof hidden behind the parapet walls, incorporating photovoltaic and solar thermal panels on the southwest-facing slope.
Openings are designed according to the orientation and function of the interior spaces. The main living and sleeping areas face the inner garden, ensuring privacy and a strong relationship with the green space. On the Via Ferrarin façade, at the level of the dining area and the upstairs bathroom, two openings are screened with brise-soleil systems, ensuring optimal light control and solar protection.
Area: 300 sqm
Cost: € 300.000 mq
Project date: 2018
Construction: 2021
