mateo casari architetti: house in urgnano 
image &copy; <a href=http://www.martiradonna.it/ >andrea martiradonna</a>
in the south lombardian region of urgnano, a private home by local firm <a href=http://www.matteocasariarchitetti.it/ >matteo casari architetti</a> is approached as a stark diaphragm upon the mountainous landscape of northern italy
the home subverts the relationship of architecture and horizon line with a floating band of concrete raised a meter and a half above grade
circulation is clearly directed toward the hall-shaped entrance
itself a continuation of the tucked-under glazing that wraps around the dwelling
the home seeks to create a typology of interiors characterized by layers and the the negation of expansive exterior views
a network of pools bolsters a pointed focus on the ground plane by varying the solidity of the architectural surfaces
the exposed concrete dynamically moves light over its cast-pocked skin
in part to the use of anthracite as a fine aggregate
the effect is a particular luster that beckons light of the interiors
the home&rsquo;s central gesture is a band of concrete and glazing that allows inhabitants visual refuge
perfectly cast concrete is in dialogue with the light-reflecting water and reflective glazing
the home creates a typology of layered spaces that visually obliterate the landscape and create new
(left): interiors are an interplay of recess and void (right): lighting articulates the stark facets
the warm yellow glow of the interiors enhances the anthracite mix concrete
studio: matteo casari architetticity: urgnano (bg)designers: arch
valentina giovanzanicollaborators: silvia previtali
raffaele rotastructural design: chiappa ingegneri associati client / owner: privateintervention type: new constructionintervention use: residentialwork size: 350 square meterscost: 550.000,00 &euro;cost / sqm : 1,570 &euro; / sqmcontracting companies: nuovo modulo s.p.a
&ndash; elettroimpianti med &ndash; s.a.vi.m
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