luciano pia plants 25 verde, a green urban treehouse in torino, italy

luciano pia plants 25 verde, a green urban treehouse in torino, italy
all images by beppe giardino

designed by architect luciano pia, 25 verde is an unique residential building that has been constructed in torino, italy. the load-bearing structure is made of steel and columns shaped like tree trunks help support the 63 residential units that is covered in larch wood shingles. the concept of the scheme was to create a space with a transition between the interior and exterior, by the prominent use of foliage. illustrated in diverse ways such as green walls, planted in pots and gardens, altogether seamlessly coherently carried through the entire building. the residential lofts are all different, fitted with irregular terraces that wrap around the trees with the top floor having its own green roof. 50 trees were planted just in the court garden itself, whilst they enhance the environmentally friendly setting, the trees reduce air and noise pollution.  

the building is like a living forest
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ultimately, the aim of the project is to be energy efficient. by utilizing geothermal energy for heating and cooling, harvesting rainwater to water the plants and a natural flow of ventilation. overtime, the building and surrounding vegetation will grow and age, side by side, establishing its own microclimate and when the plant life is fully in bloom, give its occupants a real taste of living in a tree house.

spaces have a smooth transitioning between interior and exterior
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top floor lofts have their own private roof garden
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bringing nature and architecture together
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inner courtyard where 50 trees have been planted
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all apartments have their own irregular shaped terrace
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larchwood shingles clad the exterior 
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outdoor areas with plenty of natural light
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the metal tree shaped columns support the structure
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project info:

place: via chiabrera 25, torino
architect: luciano pia – torino
structural engineer: ing. giovanni vercelli -torino
energy project: ing. andrea cagni -torino
green project: lineeverdi (stefania naretto & chiara otella)- torino
area: 7,500 sqm
photography: beppe giardino