monovolume architecture: two family house giacomuzzi
‘two-family house in giacomuzzi’ by monovolume
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situated in front of lake caldaro in northern italy with only rolling hills and vineyards in between, the ‘two family house in giacomuzzi’ by local
practice monovolume architecture is a contemporary interpretation of the traditional regional style. the duplex finds itself on a sloping site,
using this to its advantage in collecting plenty of natural light throughout the day. a concrete shell wraps the duplex on three sides over the
northern elevation and is entirely open to the south, where large sliding windows illuminate the living rooms and bedrooms. with a vertical separation
between the residences, each unit contains three floors and share an ample yard and exterior courtyard.

 

 

monovolume architecture: two family house giacomuzzi
southern side facing the vineyards
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monovolume architecture: two family house giacomuzzi
columns support an overhanging element
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monovolume architecture: two family house giacomuzzi
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monovolume architecture: two family house giacomuzzi
square voids in the outer shell create playful light patterns on the interior
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monovolume architecture: two family house giacomuzzi
(left) square apertures
(right) entrance to a unit
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monovolume architecture: two family house giacomuzzi
entrance
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monovolume architecture: two family house giacomuzzi
kitchen
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monovolume architecture: two family house giacomuzzi
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monovolume architecture: two family house giacomuzzi
entryway
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monovolume architecture: two family house giacomuzzi
dining room
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monovolume architecture: two family house giacomuzzi
living room
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monovolume architecture: two family house giacomuzzi
hallway servicing the bedrooms
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monovolume architecture: two family house giacomuzzi
interior glow through the outer concrete skin at night
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monovolume architecture: two family house giacomuzzi
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monovolume architecture: two family house giacomuzzi
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