MIDE architetti's pink concrete residence curves around lush vegetation in italy

house with a large porch by MIDE architetti

In the lush surroundings of Sant’Elena, Italy, MIDE Architetti has built a house with simple lines and a large porch. The single-floor residence is clad in pink concrete, glass, and wood, and features large, open spaces with generous openings that create a seamless connection between the home and nature. An extended porch, embraced by curved walls, further enhances this inside-outside relationship, offering generous views of the nearby park, and providing a comfortable space to relax and enjoy the outdoors. 

MIDE Architetti has built a house with simple lines | image by Alberto Sinigaglia

strengthening the synergy between building and nature

MIDE Architetti (find more here) designed a single-floor house with a large open living space facing south. The living room is formed as a glass box that reflects the park, and it is protected by the large porch. The sleeping area is more introspective, with concrete walls and geometrical openings that frame the garden. The large flat roof unites all the rooms of the house and provides adequate protection from the sun and other weather elements.

The porch is characterized by light wells that bring in trees, strengthening the synergy between the building and the surrounding park. The materials used are deliberately limited to reinforce the project concept: glass, wood, and a reddish concrete hue, all connected by the Venetian terrazzo flooring.

curved walls frame the lush surroundings | image by Alberto Sinigaglia

circular openings bring light into the porch | image by Alberto Sinigaglia

glass concrete and wood complete the materiality of the house | image by Alberto Sinigaglia

the reddish concrete exterior and its surroundings | image by Alberto Sinigaglia

the extended porch is embraced by curved walls | image by Simone Bossi

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exterior view of the residence by MIDE Architetti | image by Simone Bossi

the porch provides a comfortable space to relax and enjoy the outdoors | image by Simone Bossi

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image by Alberto Sinigaglia

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project info: 

name: House with a large porch
architects: MIDE architetti | @midearchitetti
location: Sant’Elena (PD) Italia
construction company: Tognetto srl
infixes: Wolf Fenster spa
wood craftmen: R+R partners srl
lighting: Esse-ci
area: 500 sqm
photography: Simone Bossi | @simonebossiphotographer and Alberto Sinigaglia | @albsinigaglia