The project develops next to a two-level house with a rooftop that was built in the 70’s. The idea was to recover and reinterpret the existing construction and the environment, so we tried to fit in the heights and the natural shape of the ground.
The new south-facing housing unit, compared to the existing building, is orthogonally located and longitudinal developed. Together with an annex and the existing building, it forms a courtyard with a large pool and a whirlpool, surrounded by a trabeation where climbing plants, create a chromatic set during the seasons.
The new building develops on 3 levels: basement, where the cellar is located, ground floor used for the living area and first floor dedicated to the sleeping area.
The most important element of the project is a double volume that transforms the living area and library into an open space. It is characterized by the spiral staircase located in a barycentric position, the cloaked mezzanine and the ceiling made by lamellar wood trusses that extend to the porch outside.