monovolume architecture: two family house giacomuzzi

‘two-family house in giacomuzzi’ by monovolume
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situated in front of lake caldaro in northern italy with only rolling hills and vineyards in between, the ‘two family house in giacomuzzi’ by local
practice monovolume architecture is a contemporary interpretation of the traditional regional style. the duplex finds itself on a sloping site,
using this to its advantage in collecting plenty of natural light throughout the day. a concrete shell wraps the duplex on three sides over the
northern elevation and is entirely open to the south, where large sliding windows illuminate the living rooms and bedrooms. with a vertical separation
between the residences, each unit contains three floors and share an ample yard and exterior courtyard.

southern side facing the vineyards
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columns support an overhanging element
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square voids in the outer shell create playful light patterns on the interior
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(left) square apertures
(right) entrance to a unit
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entrance
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kitchen
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entryway
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dining room
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living room
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hallway servicing the bedrooms
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interior glow through the outer concrete skin at night
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site plan

floor plan / level 0

floor plan / level 1

floor plan / level -1

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