House M-101

The house stands on a hilly terrain, in a context of high landscape value characterised by the presence of oaks and olive trees. The desire to keep intact the place on which to build the work, led to the idea of a "Suspended House" to be placed on the ground without touching it. The building is characterised by two horizontal projecting slabs that float parallel and form the "Portico", a shaded space protected from the weather from which to contemplate the view. On the rear front, a garden enclosed by dry stone walls creates a protected area (orthus conclusus), a more intimate space for the house guests. The technological solutions adopted, to ensure high standards of energy efficiency, have been integrated and harmonised to achieve an uncompromising architectural result. The use of local materials, limestone, oak wood and elements that recall the building tradition of the place, such as dry stone walls, establish a relationship with the territory without interruption.