Buildings designed with an extensive use of stones and marbles aren’t less frequent in the unexploited land of Switzerland, but does this design stand out from the rest?
Designed by Wespi de Meuron Romeo architects in 2013, with the build up area of 387.0 sqm, it is located in 6614 Brissago, Switzerland — an average cold municipality in the canton of Ticino. The house has been constructed through extensive use of stones and marbles. It is constructed on the hills and the area around the building is surrounded by trees and bushes. Switzerland attracts tourism due to its land’s beauty and architecture’s greatness. The building will act as a role of a greater design.
The windows give pleasant views of the open sky. Due to the view of Lake Maggiore outside the house, the windows have a blue tint, thus giving the “relaxation” effect.
Courtyard
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The roof has a parking lot where at least two cars can be parked. You can enter from the alleyway to acknowledge the breezing view of the sky. The view of mountains and the Lake Maggiore from the roof gives the feeling of “calmness”.
Parking Lot On Roof
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Through the wooden gateway, you can enter the entrance courtyard. The courtyard’s floor is filled with marbles that are scattered on the ground. The stones play a great part in the composition of the walls, but the walls are polished enough and doesn’t feel rough.
Entrance Courtyard
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It has the extra living range underneath the carpet, along with a lounge room, chimney, library and a TV. Additionally, it has a secured outside porch and a liberal yard with stone asphalt. Two olive trees and a wellspring have been positioned near the walls.
Floor Entrance
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The kitchen offers magnificent views of the hills outside the window. The courtyard has two wooden gates. It is viewed as the heart of the house; distinctive ways join together here, as in a notable town. On both sides of the kitchen, walkways and stairs lead down to the extensive arrangement patio with a swimming pool and an open air kitchen.
Living Room Inside
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Three rooms, showers, a wellness room and a sauna have been positioned along the two lower levels of the house; they are additionally joined with the enclosure and a swimming pool by proper passageways.
Opposite View of Living Room
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The swimming pool shines in the night and gives a sophisticated view, especially when the illuminations are on. Luminescent lights have been placed in pretty much every part of the home. Due to the view and facilities it provides, the house is suitable for both families and couples.
View From The Top
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There are no buildings around the area where the house is constructed, so it may be considered by a couple who prefer to live in loneliness without the interference of the world.
Do you live or have been to Brissago? Do you like the use of stones and marbles in the structure of your house? Does it help in shining your house?
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