Article source: corde architetti associati 

It’s a contemporary building hiding its wooden soul: a core of cross laminated timber hidden under a white smooth skin. Architectural rules are decomposed by one single starting action: the ridge beam has been moved from its traditional position and it’s now laying diagonally on a classic rectangular plan. The result is a really different structure from standard wooden houses.

The west facade is higher to appreciate the view of the surrounding countryside , Image Courtesy © Alessandro Ruzzier

• Architects: corde architetti associati 
• Project: Casa PLS
• Location: Roveredo in Piano, Pordenone, Italy
• Photography: Alessandro Ruzzier
  

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