This house is located in a residential area built in 1960 on the northern shore of an Alpine lake and blends elegantly into a residential context characterised by single-family homes amidst green spaces. The project involves the renovation and expansion of an existing building, combining functionality with durable form to meet the homeowners' desire to create an ecologically sustainable house that harmoniously integrates with the surrounding landscape.

"We wanted to create a place that reflects harmony with nature and has a minimal impact on the environment" says architect Marco Sette.

The building consists of two separate flats: one on the ground floor and one on the first floor, which are designed in a dialogue between privacy and openness. The living area on the ground floor overlooks the garden, while the living space on the first floor opens up to the south with large windows.

“This architecture celebrates the encounter between man and nature” says the owner of House 126.

The building is divided into two different volumes. The first, northern part has a smooth, light-coloured plaster finish, reminiscent of the archetype of a traditional house. The second, southern part is characterised by a dark, textured plaster that creates a visual dialogue with the land and reinforces the concept of contrast between the two elements.