act_romegialli: green box renovation in italy
‘green box’ by act_romegialli, cerido, italyimage © marcello marianaall images courtesy of act_romegialli
a neglected garage on the lush slopes of the raethian alps is revisited and revitalized bringing a new meaning to the term ‘green roof’. the ‘green box’ by italian practice act_romegialli can be more appropriately structurally categorized not by the thin metal elements that mesh across the existing stone columns, but by the layers of predominantly deciduous vegetation that cover the various parts of the building. the first mesh is composed of lonicera periclymenum and polygonum baldshuanicum, creating a sturdy purlin-like support network for the lighter humulus lupulus and clematis tangutica.
the ground plane alternates groups of herbaceous annuals and perennials that ensure an even flowering all year round. the dense living walls and canopy naturally shade the interior of the repurposed gardening pavilion with simple cooking area and a gathering space immersed in the forest. a palette of man-made raw materials blends in with the natural; galvanized steel makes up a thin counter with integrated cooking nooks and storage for various tools and resources, large reclaimed wood planks cover the floor meeting with low grey concrete walls that end in the original stone columns.
entryimage © marcello mariana
view form below the siteimage © marcello mariana
vegetation completely consuming the structureimage © marcello mariana
sliding wooden door opens the entryimage © marcello mariana
entrancesimage © marcello mariana
metal image © marcello mariana
merging faucet headimage © marcello mariana
image © marcello mariana
integration of concrete walls, stone columns, and metal fixtures site on wooden floorsimage © marcello mariana
original structureimage © marcello mariana
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project info:
location: cerido so – italytypology: pavillion for gardening and convivialitydesign: act_romegialli : gianmatteo romegialli, angela maria romegialli, erika gaggia landscape: gheo clavarinoclient: privatecharge: 2010completion of work: 2011photography: marcello mariana
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Ottimo lavoro ragazzi!
Great work guys!
In my part of the World, this would invite a massive bug invasion.
Jim
I love the tap and spout. not sure if the hot and cold water would mix so well though.
the tap is the best i ´ve ever seen!
great renovation though
I really like your design and style.It lets my imagination run. All in a good way. How to adapt to different climates and locations.Different materials that would be available in given area and climate. love the possiblities.