Post by account_disabled on Feb 19, 2024 4:20:45 GMT -5
Tasked with converting an old farmhouse on the shore of Lake Maggiore in the Swiss canton of Ticino into a contemporary holiday home, Swiss architecture practice Kollektiv Marudo subtly complemented the property's vernacular character with a clean-lined contemporary design language. and exposed concrete that attracts attention is a balance between tradition and modernity.
Completely renovated and expanded interiors opening onto a new dining terrace, plus a new guest room installed in a renovated stone-built shed, form the epitome of modern lakeside living, while a concrete elevator tower connects the house with the new parking deck on the The property adds a sculptural touch of brutalist rigor to the idyllic setting.
Surrounded by water on one side and steep hillside on the other, the house was built in 1941 as an enfilade due to its narrow footprint which the team has preserved as it guarantees views of both the lake and the Bri Special Data ssago Islands from all sides. bedrooms.
A small extension to accommodate a second bedroom adds to the enfilade, while a new internal layout centered on an open-plan kitchen and dining area and adjacent living room allow for contemporary living without disturbing the original facades. White painted walls and ceilings, gray cement terrazzo floors and wooden window frames, plus minimalist built-ins create interiors of understated elegance.
rural house for vacation
Blending seamlessly with the original structure, a cast-in-place concrete terrace designed for alfresco dining also functions as an entrance courtyard, incorporating the new lift tower while creating a counterpoint to the designer cobbled terrace traditional on the other side of the house.
Just a few steps from the main house, a 'Ticino rustico', a traditional stone-built hut that is common in the region, was converted into a guest room with a private bathroom.
Juxtaposed to its dry stone and board-shaped concrete exterior, the cabin 's wood-clad interior makes for a minimalist yet cozy hideaway where lake views take center stage thanks to wall-to-wall patio doors. which open onto a small balcony, since, as in the case of the main house, Lake Maggiore has always been the reason for the entire property.
Completely renovated and expanded interiors opening onto a new dining terrace, plus a new guest room installed in a renovated stone-built shed, form the epitome of modern lakeside living, while a concrete elevator tower connects the house with the new parking deck on the The property adds a sculptural touch of brutalist rigor to the idyllic setting.
Surrounded by water on one side and steep hillside on the other, the house was built in 1941 as an enfilade due to its narrow footprint which the team has preserved as it guarantees views of both the lake and the Bri Special Data ssago Islands from all sides. bedrooms.
A small extension to accommodate a second bedroom adds to the enfilade, while a new internal layout centered on an open-plan kitchen and dining area and adjacent living room allow for contemporary living without disturbing the original facades. White painted walls and ceilings, gray cement terrazzo floors and wooden window frames, plus minimalist built-ins create interiors of understated elegance.
rural house for vacation
Blending seamlessly with the original structure, a cast-in-place concrete terrace designed for alfresco dining also functions as an entrance courtyard, incorporating the new lift tower while creating a counterpoint to the designer cobbled terrace traditional on the other side of the house.
Just a few steps from the main house, a 'Ticino rustico', a traditional stone-built hut that is common in the region, was converted into a guest room with a private bathroom.
Juxtaposed to its dry stone and board-shaped concrete exterior, the cabin 's wood-clad interior makes for a minimalist yet cozy hideaway where lake views take center stage thanks to wall-to-wall patio doors. which open onto a small balcony, since, as in the case of the main house, Lake Maggiore has always been the reason for the entire property.