Two Family House in Orselina/TI

The two family house is located near the ancient center of Orselina, directly behind the village church. The house is built on two/three levels, reflecting the traditional floor plans of homes built on the mountainside above Locarno. The narrow building has a balcony on every level running along the southern façade. This structural approach enables the use of passive solar energy. In the summer the balconies bring shade to the adjoining rooms; in the winter when the rays come in low they shine into the rooms warming them. We combined a traditional structure with modern openings (windows-doors).

• Realizzazione: 2007 - 2009