vudafieri-saverino partners restores masonry mountain stone house
two 16th-century stone masonry structures in a small village of northern italy undergo a contemporary reform without losing their rustic appearance.
vudafieri-saverino partners restores masonry mountain stone house
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milan-based vudafieri-saverino partners has completed the restoration of a 16th century stone masonry villa in the small medieval town of crana in northern italy. the structure consisted of a barn and stable, semi collapsed and in need of significant structural repair. after repairing the crumbing walls with a reinforced concrete foundation, the new building houses a bedroom and bathroom on the ground level and a living room, kitchen, and mezzanine level with space for two additional beds. 
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upon completion, the client purchased the adjacent building which was in decent structural condition. while both of the constructs maintain the original look and construction of the village, both homes are now connected a markedly contemporary bridge of wood and glass. the interior tells an entirely different story from the rustic exterior. a palette of matte finish planks of timbers define various surfaces in the house, from treated plywood sheets to 6″ ship-lap siding, to a refurbished wooden floor made from reclaimed beams.
wood and glass bridge connecting the two stone structures
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kitchen and mezzanine level in the original house
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view towards the adjacent structure
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image by paolo valentini
glass bridge and wooden louvers filters natural light to the interior
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image by paolo valentini
living room
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modern elements are masked on the exterior by the original construction
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dining area and front door
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project info:
architectural project: claudio saverino e tiziano vudafieri, vudafieri-saverino parners milano shanghai
project team: roberta la vena, elisa zhu
structural project: silvia gaspani
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