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Sumit Singhal
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.

Kastelaz Hof in South Tyrol, Italy by Peter Pichler Architecture

 
November 18th, 2021 by Sumit Singhal

Article source: Peter Pichler Architecture

Peter Pichler Architecture designs landscape inspired villa on vineyard in North Italy.

The new villa is located in South Tyrol, North Italy in the wonderful Alpine landscape of Termeno, renowned for being the home of the Gewürztraminer wine.

In 2018 PPA won an invited competition to replace an old existing structure on top of the ‘Kastelaz’ vineyard with a new villa, owned by a well-known wine-producing family from the area. The site is nestled within mountain valleys, the vineyard, a forest, and close Caldaro Lake, providing a 360-degree landscape view.

Image Courtesy © Gustav Willeit

  • Architects: Peter Pichler Architecture
  • Project: Kastelaz Hof
  • Location: Termeno, South Tyrol, Italy
  • Photography: Gustav Willeit, Samuel Holzner
  • Software used: Rhino and AutoCad
  • Peter Pichler Architecture Team
    • PPA Principals: Peter Pichler, Silvana Ordinas
    • PPA Competition Design Team: Peter Pichler, Gianluigi D’Aloisio, Daniele Colombati, Giovanni Paterlini, Cem Ozbasaran
    • PPA Project Team: Peter Pichler, Simona Alù, Giovanni, Paterlini, Cem Ozbasaran
  • Construction Company: Bernard Bau
  • Engineering: Pföstl & Helfer
  • MEP: Energytech
  • Façade: MGP Finiture
  • Glass Façade: Wolf Fenster
  • Lighting: Lightstudio
  • Drywall: Maler Kritzinger
  • Ground Floor Area: 380 m² / 340 m² garage
  • Year: 2020
  • Status: invited competition 1st prize, built

Image Courtesy © Gustav Willeit

The geometry of the villa evolves from local site conditions. It creates a flowing and harmonious transition with the landscape and is barely noticeable from the close village.

The ribbon-like structure that emerges from the natural landscape creates an internal courtyard that offers protection from the strong wind coming from Garda Lake. The external materiality replicates the existing retaining walls from the surrounding vineyards, made of chalkstone, mirroring their same texture and color.

The structure is divided into three ‘wings’ that enhance light and connections between indoors and outdoors. An internal courtyard connects all the spaces, blending seamlessly into nature.

The wide glass façades are designed to frame and highlight the surroundings and to let the landscape enter the indoor spaces while maintaining internal privacy. The interiors are characterized by local materials creating a warm yet simple and minimal atmosphere. Materials such as concrete and wood, are used to create continuity through the house and the outdoors.

Image Courtesy © Gustav Willeit

Image Courtesy © Gustav Willeit

Image Courtesy © Samuel Holzner

Image Courtesy © Samuel Holzner

Image Courtesy © Samuel Holzner

Image Courtesy © Gustav Willeit

Image Courtesy © Gustav Willeit

Image Courtesy © Gustav Willeit

Image Courtesy © Gustav Willeit

Image Courtesy © Gustav Willeit

Image Courtesy © Gustav Willeit

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Categories: Autocad, House, Residential, Rhino, Villa




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