Spread across the landscape like a silent presence, this single-family residence interprets the theme of contemporary living through a measured and radical architectural gesture at the same time. The project develops as a compact horizontal volume, almost abstract, defined by a strongly projecting roof that accompanies and protects the entire perimeter of the building, establishing a continuous dialogue between inside and outside.
The architecture renounces any formal emphasis to focus on balance, proportion, and relationship with the ground. The house rests on the soil naturally, following a logic of continuity rather than contrast: the garden is not merely a frame but an integral part of the project, designed through winding paths, mineral surfaces, and controlled vegetation, guiding the gaze and movement toward the entrance. The opaque walls and light surfaces, interrupted by precise cuts and calibrated openings, create a discreet, introverted facade that protects privacy without sacrificing light.
Once past the threshold, the interior space opens into a fluid and articulated environment where living and kitchen coexist in a single continuous spatial system. The central patio, around which the main rooms face, becomes the spatial focus of the house. Here, the architecture opens up, allowing natural light and greenery to filter into the interiors, amplifying the perception of space and extending the boundaries of living. The large glass surfaces dissolve the limit between inside and outside, transforming the patio into a true outdoor room, usable throughout the day and the seasons.
The living area is configured as a measured yet welcoming environment, where every element is designed to foster a sense of order and continuity. The furnishings, carefully selected for forms and proportions, do not interrupt the spatial flow but accommodate it, allowing light and materials to define the different functions. Lighting plays a central role: recessed light cuts, minimal tracks, and suspended fixtures sketch the space with discreet signs, modulating the atmosphere and enhancing the surfaces. Wood, used for floors, ceilings, and custom furnishings, dialogues with mineral surfaces and neutral colors, building a warm and essential language that can consistently traverse the entire home.
Alongside the spaces of everyday life, the project pays particular attention to areas for wellness and conviviality. In the patio, the hot tub naturally integrates into the architectural design, becoming an experiential element that strengthens the direct relationship with the outside. Protected yet open to the sky, the tub transforms this space into an intimate and contemplative place, where water, light, and matter engage in balance.
Inside, the sauna represents an additional moment of reflection: an essential space, entirely clad in wood, where architecture is stripped to the essentials to make room for the sensory experience. The basement tavern, finally, introduces a more informal and cozy dimension of living. Located beneath the main volume, it is configured as a space dedicated to socialization and leisure, characterized by a more intimate atmosphere and a materiality consistent with the rest of the house, but presented in a more tangible and enveloping way.
As a whole, the residence conveys an idea of contemporary living based on control, measure, and spatial quality. An architecture that does not seek the iconic gesture but builds its character through the precision of detail, dialogue with the landscape, and a deep attention to the daily experience of those who inhabit it.
Spread across the landscape like a silent presence, this single-family residence interprets the theme of contemporary living through a measured and radical architectural gesture at the same time. The project develops as a compact horizontal volume, almost abstract, defined by a strongly projecting roof that accompanies and protects the entire perimeter of the building, establishing a continuous dialogue between inside and outside.
The architecture renounces any formal emphasis to focus on balance, proportion, and relationship with the ground. The house rests on the soil naturally, following a logic of continuity rather than contrast: the garden is not merely a frame but an integral part of the project, designed through winding paths, mineral surfaces, and controlled vegetation, guiding the gaze and movement toward the entrance. The opaque walls and light surfaces, interrupted by precise cuts and calibrated openings, create a discreet, introverted facade that protects privacy without sacrificing light.
Once past the threshold, the interior space opens into a fluid and articulated environment where living and kitchen coexist in a single continuous spatial system. The central patio, around which the main rooms face, becomes the spatial focus of the house. Here, the architecture opens up, allowing natural light and greenery to filter into the interiors, amplifying the perception of space and extending the boundaries of living. The large glass surfaces dissolve the limit between inside and outside, transforming the patio into a true outdoor room, usable throughout the day and the seasons.
The living area is configured as a measured yet welcoming environment, where every element is designed to foster a sense of order and continuity. The furnishings, carefully selected for forms and proportions, do not interrupt the spatial flow but accommodate it, allowing light and materials to define the different functions. Lighting plays a central role: recessed light cuts, minimal tracks, and suspended fixtures sketch the space with discreet signs, modulating the atmosphere and enhancing the surfaces. Wood, used for floors, ceilings, and custom furnishings, dialogues with mineral surfaces and neutral colors, building a warm and essential language that can consistently traverse the entire home.
Alongside the spaces of everyday life, the project pays particular attention to areas for wellness and conviviality. In the patio, the hot tub naturally integrates into the architectural design, becoming an experiential element that strengthens the direct relationship with the outside. Protected yet open to the sky, the tub transforms this space into an intimate and contemplative place, where water, light, and matter engage in balance.
Inside, the sauna represents an additional moment of reflection: an essential space, entirely clad in wood, where architecture is stripped to the essentials to make room for the sensory experience. The basement tavern, finally, introduces a more informal and cozy dimension of living. Located beneath the main volume, it is configured as a space dedicated to socialization and leisure, characterized by a more intimate atmosphere and a materiality consistent with the rest of the house, but presented in a more tangible and enveloping way.
As a whole, the residence conveys an idea of contemporary living based on control, measure, and spatial quality. An architecture that does not seek the iconic gesture but builds its character through the precision of detail, dialogue with the landscape, and a deep attention to the daily experience of those who inhabit it.
Spread across the landscape like a silent presence, this single-family residence interprets the theme of contemporary living through a measured and radical architectural gesture at the same time. The project develops as a compact horizontal volume, almost abstract, defined by a strongly projecting roof that accompanies and protects the entire perimeter of the building, establishing a continuous dialogue between inside and outside.
The architecture renounces any formal emphasis to focus on balance, proportion, and relationship with the ground. The house rests on the soil naturally, following a logic of continuity rather than contrast: the garden is not merely a frame but an integral part of the project, designed through winding paths, mineral surfaces, and controlled vegetation, guiding the gaze and movement toward the entrance. The opaque walls and light surfaces, interrupted by precise cuts and calibrated openings, create a discreet, introverted facade that protects privacy without sacrificing light.
Once past the threshold, the interior space opens into a fluid and articulated environment where living and kitchen coexist in a single continuous spatial system. The central patio, around which the main rooms face, becomes the spatial focus of the house. Here, the architecture opens up, allowing natural light and greenery to filter into the interiors, amplifying the perception of space and extending the boundaries of living. The large glass surfaces dissolve the limit between inside and outside, transforming the patio into a true outdoor room, usable throughout the day and the seasons.
The living area is configured as a measured yet welcoming environment, where every element is designed to foster a sense of order and continuity. The furnishings, carefully selected for forms and proportions, do not interrupt the spatial flow but accommodate it, allowing light and materials to define the different functions. Lighting plays a central role: recessed light cuts, minimal tracks, and suspended fixtures sketch the space with discreet signs, modulating the atmosphere and enhancing the surfaces. Wood, used for floors, ceilings, and custom furnishings, dialogues with mineral surfaces and neutral colors, building a warm and essential language that can consistently traverse the entire home.
Alongside the spaces of everyday life, the project pays particular attention to areas for wellness and conviviality. In the patio, the hot tub naturally integrates into the architectural design, becoming an experiential element that strengthens the direct relationship with the outside. Protected yet open to the sky, the tub transforms this space into an intimate and contemplative place, where water, light, and matter engage in balance.
Inside, the sauna represents an additional moment of reflection: an essential space, entirely clad in wood, where architecture is stripped to the essentials to make room for the sensory experience. The basement tavern, finally, introduces a more informal and cozy dimension of living. Located beneath the main volume, it is configured as a space dedicated to socialization and leisure, characterized by a more intimate atmosphere and a materiality consistent with the rest of the house, but presented in a more tangible and enveloping way.
As a whole, the residence conveys an idea of contemporary living based on control, measure, and spatial quality. An architecture that does not seek the iconic gesture but builds its character through the precision of detail, dialogue with the landscape, and a deep attention to the daily experience of those who inhabit it.
