Design Solution: The two houses more or less mirror one another—each wraps around an intimate, private patio on the ground floor, which also accommodates living, dining, and kitchen areas. However, to the south, a common outdoor space with paved surfaces, landscaping, and a pool serves as a place where the family can come together. The second floor of each house includes additional guestrooms—offering a place to stay for extended family and friends as well.

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Structure and Materials: The prefabricated concrete wall system ensures assembly efficiency, lowers water consumption, and meets standards for the necessary air tightness for Passivhaus certification. Compressed-earth blocks, terra-cotta tiles, larch wood, and plaster clad this system, establishing a coherent palette and comfortable atmosphere.

Additional Information
Completion date: May 2024
Site size: 0.45 acres
Total construction cost: Withheld
Client/Owner: Withheld

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Photos © Filippo Poli

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