Casa Lucciola Renovation

Casa Lucciola Renovation
© Rafael Schmid

CASA LUCCIOLA RENOVATION

Rafael Schmid Architekten

COLLABORATORS
Giancarlo Berri, Davide Foletta

MANUFACTURERS
Chaos Group, Graphisoft, Cinema 4d

DESIGN TEAM
Rafael Schmid, Michael Schmid

CONSULTANTS
Franco Patà

PHOTOGRAPHS
Rafael Schmid

AREA
68 m²

YEAR
2019

LOCATION
Corippo, Switzerland

CATEGORY
Houses

Text description provided by architect.

The project site is located in Corippo - the smallest municipality in Switzerland located in the Italian part of the country. Corippo is a renovation project, revitalizing and converting an animal barn - originally built around 1850 - into a cozy and fully sustainable holiday home.

Casa Lucciola Renovation
© Rafael Schmid
Casa Lucciola Renovation
© Rafael Schmid

As the inner spaces are quite tight, every inch of the house is considered as storage space. Especially the cupboards under the stairs have been proven as a really convenient solution.

Throughout the whole interior, a simple material palette is used, as all the finishes are made out of timber panels to provide a sense of simplicity and an inviting environment.

Casa Lucciola Renovation
© Rafael Schmid
Casa Lucciola Renovation
© Rafael Schmid

The home is fully self-sustaining. The electricity is generated through solar panels and water is directly taken out of a freshwater spring that flows next to the houses.

The design supports the modern-day lifestyle in a secluded location while embracing engagement with the surrounding nature.

Casa Lucciola Renovation
© Rafael Schmid
Casa Lucciola Renovation
© Rafael Schmid
Casa Lucciola Renovation
© Rafael Schmid


Casa Lucciola Renovation
© Rafael Schmid
Casa Lucciola Renovation
© Rafael Schmid


Casa Lucciola Renovation
Ground floor plan
Casa Lucciola Renovation
Upper floor plan


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North west elevation
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South west elevation
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South east elevation
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