address       Pettenasco (NO)

period           2006 - 2009

contractors  Soceca Costruzioni srl - Cislago (VA)  GE impianti srl - Luino (VA)

The building is located on a crest overlooking Lake Orta, in the Piedmontese Prealps; the project consists the construction of a 120 square metre unit: a summer house completely immersed in nature. The only part of the underground building you can see from the road is the stair landing. Towards the valley, a continuous wooden framed window provides onlookers with a full view of the lake. The perimeter and entrance walls are faced with dry stone, according to a local tradition.