The offered project is the result of a refurbishment of a single-spouse and children household constructing in a residential region of the town middle of Cuneo (North of Italy). The house is a mansion of the Italian typology named “dei Ferrovieri”, which starting up in 1908, the Point out Railways Social Protection, commenced to populate Italy and the spots adjacent to the historic facilities via this creating campaign, Then, subsequently, all these structures have been included in the town tissue. The building in query is from 1921, it is a preserved and sure residence by the Committee of Architectural Heritage which safeguards its facades and external appearance. It is, as a result, to be deemed an interior style and design intervention.
The 1st selection we took and wished to remain adherent to from the beginning was the upkeep of the roof framework. It was an critical condition for us. We needed to hold the internal spirit of the time, preserving the authentic picket beams. Their physical appearance is an crucial aspect of the layout areas, and their artisanal confirmation would be tricky to be replicated with newly created beams.
The modern day part is presented by the incredibly dim coloring which gives a personalized ecosystem and generates an alteration of the habitual notion of the ceiling. We were also interested in the visual appeal of the unfinished finishings. For two good reasons, the initially is to preserve the historic memory of the dwelling, the next rationale is that we believe the un-completed facts transfer an genuine, real, and a lot more hospitable experience. There are parts of the present wall which are on sight, portions with even the first 1920s wallpaper, and parts of the wall with classic bricks only painted with white grout.
The staircase is a sheet metallic element micro-perforated, it is an item that issues gravity, and works on transparency. e It stands up thanks to its condition and its material’s homes, it only has lateral help and for that reason it is very good. Parallel to the structural features, there are home furnishings and outfitting, which categorical our way of creating. The objects, built by us, merge with the relaxation of the setting up. The kitchen area, the bathrooms, and some storage walls are in birch and they are in harmony with the products employed for other portions of the household.
Architects: Balance Architettura [BLA] Space : 355 m² Yr : 2021 Pictures :Beppe Giardino
