Project for a new house in a residential neighborhood near Bassano del Grappa.
The volumetric composition of the project is generated by a dominant horizontal element. A large concrete slab, corresponding to the first-floor structure, extends over the living areas, defining the horizontal nature of the design. Perforated in several points, the slab allows space for internal green patios—core elements of the project—which break up the built mass, introducing natural light and fragments of landscape into the heart of the house.
The exterior cladding alternates between dry-laid brickwork and semi-permeable lattice walls that filter views toward the outside. These elements are interrupted by smooth concrete volumes that enclose the service areas.
Above the slab, two volumes rise as distinct yet balanced elements. The first, larger in size, houses the sleeping quarters and is conceived as a regular box, set back from the perimeter, with two blind walls and two open façades facing the gardens. The second volume encloses a panoramic terrace, defined by its enclosing perimeter wall.
The material palette is minimal but meaningful, creating continuity between the ground floor and the upper level. In addition to smooth exposed concrete and handmade raw bricks, a brown-toned metal cladding is used on the west volume, also echoed in the window and door frames.
Inside, concrete reappears in the form of a “suspended” wall, this time with a polished finish that gently reveals the aggregate. Walnut flooring harmonizes with wood paneling and large sliding doors, creating a rich material contrast with the light gray walls.
As one moves through the house, a recurring design theme becomes evident: transparency and visual connections between spaces. The layout is designed to offer glimpses and cross-views. For example, from the kitchen one can see the north patio by visually crossing the living room, while from the eastern porch the central patio is visible through the kitchen. The two green patios mediate the entry of natural light, offering a soft, controlled illumination while ensuring visual privacy without sacrificing the transparency provided by the large, glazed surfaces. In this way, the relationship between architecture and nature is strengthened, blending interior and exterior in a refined balance. Text description by the architects.
Source: www.didonecomacchio.com Built Area: 350 mq Structure: I.S. Tessarolo Associati + Ing. Riccardo Trentin Construction: Meneghetti Costruzioni Srl Plant design: Ing. Gianpietro Crosetta Furniture: Basso Arredamenti
