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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. Conversion house in Ascona, Switzerland by wespi de meuron romeo architetti fas saNovember 6th, 2018 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: wespi de meuron romeo architetti fas sa The existing house, which had to be converted, is situated in an interesting urban context close to the historical core of Ascona. It’s accessible by car and by foot directly from the village and it has a romantic palm tree garden with a spectacular view over the roofs towards the Lake Maggiore and the mountains. The existing house doesn’t have any relation to the architecture of the surroundings; its relation to the garden has a certain quality.  Image Courtesy © Hannes Henz, architecture photographer
 Image Courtesy © Hannes Henz, architecture photographer
 Image Courtesy © Hannes Henz, architecture photographer  Image Courtesy © Hannes Henz, architecture photographer The project responds to the location and to the terraced garden with it’s stonewalls. The choice of using natural stone with traditional plaster (combined with completely plastered walls) gives the house a new identity and integrates it naturally into the garden and the neighbourhood. The existing natural stonewall along the valley side road is interrupted in order to create a new generous entrance situation with natural stone paved parking lot with an entrance gate. An additional technical- and storage room is integrated under terrain behind the remaining retaining wall.  Image Courtesy © Hannes Henz, architecture photographer  Image Courtesy © Hannes Henz, architecture photographer From the entrance gate a gently rising ramp leads to the lower existing garden level, from where it’s possible to get access to each level of the house. On the lover level there are two small and atmospheric bedrooms, the main entrance with wardrobe, a bath with sauna, a storage room and also a covered outdoor loggia.  Image Courtesy © Hannes Henz, architecture photographer  Image Courtesy © Hannes Henz, architecture photographer On the upper floor there is the master bedroom with its bath and wardrobe area, the main living spaces, like the spacious living, dining, and kitchen area, which offers a great view with its large window. To the side and to the back two full glazing enables an unlimited connection with the garden and the existing stonewalls, inside and outside are experienced as one.  Image Courtesy © Hannes Henz, architecture photographer  Image Courtesy © Hannes Henz, architecture photographer  Image Courtesy © Hannes Henz, architecture photographer  Image Courtesy © Hannes Henz, architecture photographer  Image Courtesy © Hannes Henz, architecture photographer  Image Courtesy © Hannes Henz, architecture photographer  Image Courtesy © Hannes Henz, architecture photographer  Image Courtesy © Hannes Henz, architecture photographer  Image Courtesy © Hannes Henz, architecture photographer  Image Courtesy © Hannes Henz, architecture photographer  Image Courtesy © Hannes Henz, architecture photographer  Image Courtesy © Hannes Henz, architecture photographer  Image Courtesy © wespi de meuron romeo architetti fas sa  Image Courtesy © wespi de meuron romeo architetti fas sa  Image Courtesy © wespi de meuron romeo architetti fas sa  Image Courtesy © wespi de meuron romeo architetti fas sa
Tags: Ascona, Switzerland Categories: Apartments, House, Renovation, Residential, Sauna, Vectorworks |
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