Located in the village of Preonzo in the Swiss Alps, Residenza 3 Lune explores the relationship between materiality, tectonic clarity and contemporary rural living. The project is conceived around a strong bi-material concept: a solid exposed reinforced concrete base supports a lightweight prefabricated timber volume realised in XLAM construction.
The architectural idea originates from the contrast between heaviness and lightness, permanence and warmth. The ground floor anchors the house to the terrain through a mineral and monolithic presence, while the upper level appears as a suspended wooden box resting delicately above the concrete plinth. This dialogue between concrete and timber defines both the spatial atmosphere and the identity of the project.
The house was entirely conceived by the architect before being later sold to the client, allowing the design to emerge from a precise architectural vision focused on simplicity, proportion and construction logic. The project intentionally adopts regular geometries and a restrained material palette in order to achieve both economic efficiency and architectural coherence.
Rather than imitating traditional Alpine architecture, the project reinterprets elements of rural Swiss construction through a contemporary language. A monolithic granite wall marks the entrance sequence and recalls the historic quarrying tradition of the Preonzo area, strengthening the connection between the building and its local context.
Large openings frame views towards the surrounding landscape and maximise natural light throughout the interior. At the centre of the house, a generous double-height living space organised around a sculptural fireplace creates the emotional core of the dwelling.
Residenza 3 Lune proposes an architecture based on restraint, durability and material honesty, demonstrating how contemporary design can integrate harmoniously within a sensitive rural environment while maintaining a strong and recognisable architectural identity. Text description by the architects.
