Marcora
The project concerns the construction of a multi-family residential building located within a consolidated urban fabric, characterized by buildings from different periods and scales. The new volume adopts a contemporary yet measured language, with particular attention to the dialogue with pre-existing structures and the surrounding mountain landscape. The architectural composition is based on regular proportions and an orderly distribution of openings, carefully calibrated to ensure a balance between privacy, natural light, and external views. The light-colored plaster of the façade and the dark metal elements of the base and window frames define a controlled contrast, while the solid parapets and recessed loggias reduce the volumetric impact and strengthen the coherence of the whole. Inside, the design of the penthouse spaces, developed across the top two levels, prioritizes visual continuity and a direct relationship with the exterior. Large windows and linear skylights bring diffuse and constant light, making the rhythm of the day and the presence of the landscape perceptible. The internal layout is organized according to principles of clarity and functionality. The living area is conceived as a single space in which kitchen, living room, and terraces visually merge. Ribbed glass partitions and sliding metal panels ensure flexibility and controlled transparency. The exposed concrete staircase, both structural and expressive, connects the two levels of the penthouse and becomes an integral part of the spatial composition. Its essential design enhances the light coming from the full-height glazing and introduces a subtle vertical dimension within the home. The finishes favor natural materials and neutral surfaces: wooden floors, light-colored walls, and elements in iron and treated concrete. Together, they create a domestic environment that is sober and orderly, where the relationship between light and material defines the atmosphere. The top-floor terraces host a selection of herbaceous and perennial species arranged in a natural manner, conceived as an extension of the living area and as a visual filter toward the urban and mountain surroundings.Overall, the project seeks coherence between form, function, and environment, aiming to create living spaces that are essential yet welcoming, able to engage in an ongoing dialogue with light and landscape.
