Casa corte

“Casa Corte” is the result of a strategy based on subtraction—understood not as mere sacrifice, but as a rigorous design principle aimed at resolving the fragmentation and cramped conditions that originally characterized the ground floor.
 This philosophy guided a drastic reduction in the number of rooms—beginning with the elimination of the second bathroom and its connecting hallway—allowing for a simplified floor plan and the recovery of valuable usable space. The space thus freed up made it possible to re-proportion the living room, both in terms of floor area and ceiling height, seamlessly connecting the space to the kitchen and the study area.
 It was precisely from this radical process of spatial streamlining that two complex physical constraints arose; rather than succumbing to them, the project was able to transform them into unique and distinctive design opportunities.

On the ground floor, the need to conceal the bulky solar collector box was resolved by transforming the obstacle into the sculptural base that supports the large living room table. In the attic, on the other hand, the demolition of a partition wall made it possible to create a loft-style study: in place of the wall, the enclosure was reimagined as a long wooden surface that serves the dual function of a railing and a desk. This solution not only optimizes the workspace but also establishes new visual connections that project the study onto the open space below, amplifying the perception of spaciousness and continuity within the environment.

This newfound sense of spatial openness finds its natural fulfillment in its connection with the outdoors: thanks to a large glass wall, the spacious living area flows seamlessly into the inner courtyard, extending the life of the home into the open air and blurring the boundaries between inside and outside.

• Designers: Architects Matteo Gallerini and Emmanuele Bortone
• Photo credit: Photo by @carlotta.disandro

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