Article source: NAT Office – christian gasparini architect
The renovation and restoration project works on the idea of a new internal configuration, which renews most of the building, preserving the historic layout of the facades and eliminating surpluses and incongruous openings. the preservation of the facades composition’s characters is enhanced by an interpretation of the flush shutters on the facade and the figure of frame and sill, often forgotten in the contemporary restoration.
Article source: NAT Office – christian gasparini architect
Abstract
IVY represents a new way to experience and enjoy leisure time, being surrounded by the green of nature and the warmth of wood.
Outside the ivy will cover in time the entire facade of the building, \”hiding\” the existing wall and making the openings on the avenue, as if it was a real greenhouse in Reggio Emilia city center.
Article source: NAT Office – christian gasparini architect
Abstract
An ancient and listed building, heritage of the past, becomes a new home/office, intertwining a dialog between indoor and outdoor, place and space, voids and levels, walls and glasses. The roof with terrace, skylight and pv panels becomes a fifth \”facade\”. Like in a Piranesi’s work you can move in many directions through the space.
Poor and recovery materials.
Colored metal sheet, wood of packaging, a real container as bathroom, ropes as room dividers.The tables are in natural wood and the seats are partially in metal black and white and partially in violet polycarbonate