Single-family house, Manno, Switzerland 1987-1990

Project: 1974/1987
Construction: 1989-1990
Client: Doris and Pier Felice Barchi
Site area: 2'500 m²
Useful surface: 380 m²
Volume: 1'200 m³

The triangular house faces the north-east corner of the site. The main façade is characterized by the great arch around which all the activities, the spaces and the openings are arranged. Two orthogonal beams, that run through the whole of the building to the rear wall, define a double volume illuminated by a skylight. Another wall, ending by the driveway, encloses the outer sides. The house is organized on two levels: the living area on the ground floor and the sleeping area on the first floor.