Modern Renovation Of A Mountain Residence By Plasma Studio

Residence Paramount-Alma, a Tyrolean guest house with 6 vacation apartments from the 1960s adorned with a pitched roof was renovated into a home for a young loved ones of 5 in the mountain community of Sesto, Alto Adige. Therefore the beneath-utilized roof space gave way to a striking angular crown, which transforms this old chalet into an almost futuristic constructing. This crown in larch wood on metallic structure follows two distinct paths. The 1st stretches across the site, choosing up the topography on either finish of the creating and climbing to enclose a third story balcony. The corners of the core developing are left exposed on objective, to acknowledge its presence. A second path folds around around the chimney to then return to the ground. The spaces among the exterior walls and wooden bands turn into larger at ground level to offer you sheltered outside living spaces. The interior of this loved ones home is characterized by 360-degree views. One the most spectacular is the view of the sky via an incision over the central stair. This opening delivers an instant reading of exterior weather situations, collecting precipitation and getting direct sunlight. The primary living spaces are spread over two floors. The 1st floor hosts the bedrooms and a sky lit corridor, whereas on the second floors there is an open plan kitchen, dining and loved ones space, structured about a fireplace. By grouping functional components in orthogonal cores, the surrounding space is liberated. The exterior walls of the major living spaces collapse inwards to catch light, views and varying degrees of enclosure.

The outer skin in larch wood is built on a galvanized steel structure. A consistently limited color code was applied to the exterior, allowing the volume to dissolve into the surrounding hillside when viewed from afar.

All living spaces have direct access to the outdoors by means of a series terraces or gardens. Its numerous access points incorporate: a primary entrance by means of an internal connection to the neighboring residence, a series of openings that adhere to the all-natural topography, and an external stair connecting the third floor terrace to the garden.

Restricted material and color palettes give strength to the space, with splashes of colour in the children’;s washroom. The otherwise white walls offer a backdrop for an ever-changing display of shadows from the pleated roof above.