House in Brianza is a contemporary villa located near Lake Como, where a large glazed façade and generous windows visually dissolve the boundary between interior and exterior, maximizing the dialogue with the surrounding greenery.
The project originated from the client’s request for a single-storey private residence housing the main living spaces, along with a basement level dedicated to garages, service and technical areas, and a library naturally lit by a patio.
Clean lines define the elevations; the roof serves as a fifth elevation, with elements such as vents, chimneys, drainage channels, and safety lines fully integrated into the architectural composition.
Given the elongated, tapered shape of the plot, the views, solar orientations, and proximity to ordinary residential fabric, the choice was for a building with a clear, essential aesthetic.
The living area opens to the northeast, overlooking the panorama of the Lecco Prealps and facing a 10x4-meter infinity pool clad in classic travertine, like all the exterior surfaces of the solarium and perimeter paths. The sleeping quarters are oriented to the southwest and are connected in sequence, starting from the entrance, conceived as a vestibule for guests.
The overall geometric balance of the project is embraced by the garden, which - with an explosion of shapes and colors - hosts resilient plant species with low water requirements.
Wooden ceiling cladding, custom-designed furniture in soft shades of green and grey, and the use of stone and oak for flooring create a warm and welcoming atmosphere: a contemporary interpretation of the home.
