Efficient, sustainable, and comfortable | Residential Villa

Description of the Works

The construction works involved the creation of a small villa intended for residential use. The building consists of two fully above-ground floors.

• Ground floor: includes an external porch leading to the living area, accessible from the kitchen and a hallway connecting a bedroom, the bathroom, and the technical room/laundry adjacent to the garage.

• First floor: accessed via an open staircase in the living area, comprises two bedrooms and two bathrooms, one of which is en-suite to the master bedroom.

The project aimed to create independent and well-defined spaces, interconnected yet ensuring high quality of use and efficient space management.

The intervention, carried out by the architecture firm LNA design studio specialized in architecture projects contextualized in nature, seamlessly blends with the environment, achieving a balance between architecture and nature.

Environmental Sustainability

Respect for the environment has been at the core of the design process.

Analysis of the Landscape Context

The area in question is located in the Municipality of Tremezzina, an area of great landscape value thanks to its position on Lake Como. The area is subject to landscape and environmental constraints, defined by Legislative Decree no. 42/2004.

Integration with the Historical Context

The intervention is located near the Historic Center of Lenno, which has strongly influenced the project. Two historical architectural principles have been taken into consideration: the monolithic nature of historical buildings and their verticality, derived from the relationship between opaque and transparent parts.

Monolithic Nature

The project reintroduces the concept of monolithic nature through the creation of a solid central block developed on two levels. This element serves as the central core of the project, recalling the compact and well-defined constructions of historical dwellings.

Verticality

The vertical openings, predominantly doors and windows, have been designed to highlight the verticality, particularly on the south facade, in dialogue with the adjacent buildings.

Respect for the Architectural Context

Following the preliminary considerations, the project was configured with the aim of respecting the identified architectural languages in the adjacent historic center. These principles were considered fundamental and reinterpreted in a modern key. As in the neighboring constructions, where we find a single solid block that constitutes the building, in the new intervention, it was desired to create a monolithic element as the central nucleus and generator of the entire project.

Principle of Monolithic Nature

The main characteristic of the project is its monolithic nature, clearly visible in the development on two levels of a solid and well-defined structure, placed at the center of the intervention. In addition to this structure, a lower volume consisting of a single floor has been added, which, while maintaining the perception of the central block, aims to break its rigidity and create a dialogue with the surrounding urban context.

Connection between the historic center and the urban area

The project was conceived as an architectural bridge between the historic center and the surrounding urban area, which are adjacent. The lower volume, although integrated with the main block, visually breaks the monolithic structure to promote this connection.

Garage and detached volumes

Another volume, intended for a garage, has been designed adjacent to the residence, but intentionally detached from view. However, internally it is connected to the residence, to maintain coherence with the overall identity of the project. The garage has also been conceived as a solid and compact element, in line with the general principle of monolithic design.

Verticality and transparency

In order to respect the principle of verticality found in the context, the project has favored vertical openings, such as tall windows and doors, to further highlight this characteristic. In particular, on the south facade, there is a dialogue between the new intervention and an opposing structure, whose architectural language has inspired part of the project. This visual exchange between the two facades has guided some stylistic choices, contributing to the overall harmony of the work.

All these characteristics are detailed in the graphic documents attached to the project, confirming the architectural choices made to integrate the new intervention into the historical and urban context.