The house is situated in a heavily built-up area consisting of a heterogeneous mix of detached houses. The project starts from the idea of defining (building) the external spaces (the voids) in order to use all the available space in the plot.The house and its ancillary structure are therefore positioned on the northern perimeter of the plot. This space will be used for welcoming visitors.The structure extends along the eastern perimeter and becomes a boundary wall within which an opening provides vehicular access for the occupants.The “constructed” perimeter therefore extends over the whole plot, varying in height, with the wall providing the necessary screening for the external functions.
It also reinforces the idea that the house extends to the boundaries of the property.The house is compact and is designed to take best advantage of the views over the surrounding landscape that the plot affords. The openings in the facade walls are positioned to face the alpine peaks. The “half-level” typology provides the height required to provide unobstructed lines of sight while creating mul