Situated near urban chaos, yet at the same time in a stunning natural setting, this residence designed by architect Camillo Botticini uses geothermal energy to heat and cool. Built at an altitude of 1,200 meters in the Alps, in the Brescia province of northern Italy, the house features a large panoramic window with views over the valley, while at the rear, which opens onto a sunken courtyard, one can see a verdant hill.
Every interior point is visually linked to the natural landscape surrounding the house. “The residence is located in a place near urban noise, yet at the same time distant from it, in an area that seems to have paused in time, with the scents of mountain herbs and grazing flocks,” explained Camillo Botticini.
The architect confesses that he toyed with the notions of harmony and tension between the building and its site, through the structure and choice of materials, incorporating sustainable technologies to reduce the home’s energy consumption.
A suspended metal staircase slices the slope and connects the small entrance of the house to the building. There is also a large window and a terrace in this area.
Botticini used treated wood as the main construction material, constructing well-insulated walls and natural ventilation.
