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Against the backdrop of the hills of Val Camonica, known worldwide for the incredible variety and richness of rock engravings, the architecture of this house stands out imposingly and proudly with a modern and linear silhouette, underlined by clear and precise geometries. A living path defined and customized by Zenucchi Design Code for a family with two children, who wanted large, bright and welcoming spaces. The architectural and lighting project bears the signature of Luca Gheza, while the “entry cubicle” and the layout of the green spaces were designed by architect Antonio Brizzi. Outside, the building is essentially shaped by the union of two stereometric bodies, two clear and distinct volumes that are gently juxtaposed. A dialogue between masses: the heavy one on the ground and the light one above, in prefabricated elements; the brutal and instinctive traditional one in reinforced concrete and the highly technological one at the top, in dry prefabricated panels. Two souls and two guises: the dichotomy of Portland grey and Spanish white stands out from the Ceppo di Gré® flooring which, available in multiple finishes, enters the building and pervades the paved surfaces.

The design philosophy also paid important attention to the use of natural and local materials, such as Ceppo di Gré® and its mother stone, with which the book-matched coverings were made: wood, iron, resin and other handmade coverings, like the tiles by Domenico Mori. Crossing the threshold, the layout defined with the collaboration of Zenucchi Design Code emerges: in the large open space, the relaxation area stands out, flooded by the light that seeps in through the windows, marked by designer pieces and a custom-made full-height bookcase. The kitchen with island is well visible and perfectly inserted into the general context; it becomes a space of extreme elegance where the preparation of food turns
into pleasure, also to share with guests, given the view over the other areas. A sculptural iron staircase connects the living area with the sleeping area; it seems hanging, as the anchoring is at the two ends, acting as an ideal hinge between the two levels. This central entrance space is designed as a double-height environment, as an ideal and physical connection between the familiar spaces with the more intimate ones; a path connected through a continuous ribbon – the staircase –, which inextricably links the daily activities to the night rest. In addition to the children’s rooms, here we find the master bedroom, designed as a suite, with a large wardrobe area and en-suite bathroom. And for the summer, the house opens up… Just beyond the windows, there is a comfortable and refined outdoor area that becomes the continuation of the living room, with a relaxation area and dining area protected by a roof, and furnished with design pieces perfect for outdoors. From here, you can look out and enjoy the garden that surrounds the house, as a hug, while the surrounding valleys offer the charm of changing natural landscapes.