in the small town of caldonazzo in northern italy, campomarzio has turned an old rural building into a contemporary home with a clean and simple aesthetic. named ‘house PB’, the newly renovated dwelling is characterized by the design team’s light touch and conservative approach.

campomarzio renovates house PB in italy with uniform white surfaces designboom

images by davide perbellini

 

 

located in the historic center of caldonazzo, the building is the sum of various properties that have been merged over time but are still clearly discernible from the irregular façades and varying floor levels. for the exterior, campomarzio restored the roof and elevations, removing incoherent elements to establish a more appropriate integration into the surrounding context. inside, the architectural collective completely renovated the second floor and converted the attic space. they connected these two levels with a new timber staircase.

campomarzio renovates house PB in italy with uniform white surfaces designboom

 

 

the original timber structure of the 19th century roof was preserved and reinforced by a new structure of the same shape above it. wide skylights were inserted into the roof to bring natural light inside. the floors and openings in the façades were also maintained, and the old concrete walkways and balconies were replaced by new wooden ones.

campomarzio renovates house PB in italy with uniform white surfaces designboom

 

 

larch wood serves as the protagonist of the entire renovation; it links internal and external spaces, old and new. the white uniform finishing of the walls and ceilings create light and airy interiors while allowing the timber elements to take center stage. overall, the project shows how neglected buildings can be transformed into stunning living spaces with just a few elements and a stripped-back material palette. 

campomarzio renovates house PB in italy with uniform white surfaces designboom

campomarzio renovates house PB in italy with uniform white surfaces designboom

campomarzio renovates house PB in italy with uniform white surfaces designboom

campomarzio renovates house PB in italy with uniform white surfaces designboom

campomarzio renovates house PB in italy with uniform white surfaces designboom

campomarzio renovates house PB in italy with uniform white surfaces designboom

campomarzio renovates house PB in italy with uniform white surfaces designboom

campomarzio renovates house PB in italy with uniform white surfaces designboom

campomarzio renovates house PB in italy with uniform white surfaces designboom

campomarzio renovates house PB in italy with uniform white surfaces designboom

campomarzio renovates house PB in italy with uniform white surfaces designboom

 

 

project info:

 

project name: house PB

location: caldonazzo, italy

architecture firm: campomarzio

year: 2017-2018

photography: davide perbellini

 

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edited by: lynne myers | designboom