Anche la camera padronale mantiene uno stretto contatto con la natura e conserva i toni chiari e l ’ eleganza assaporata in tutta la casa .
SEDUCED BY NATURE
An enchanting renovated country house with a super panoramic view : a plus that adds energy and wellbeing to everyday life .
One might wonder : how can we not be happy and feel fully at home when nature firstly embraces us ? A bed of arboreal and shrubby essences seems to support the structure , wrapping it in a thousand different shades according to the seasons . On the horizon , we can admire the lake with a ring of mountains and , within easy reach , the water mirror of the large infinity pool . Nothing is missing to satisfy the eyes , body and soul , which can easily benefit from so many enchanting scenarios . Therefore , an interesting project , achieved through a major renovation carried out by Studio Di Architettura Primatesta , which made the building ideal for the context and its intended use . We are in Carcegna , a small village located on the slopes of Mottarone , just above Lake Orta and a
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few kilometres from the medieval town of Orta San Giulio , a famous tourist resort . In the renovation of this 1960s country house , the designer wanted to recreate the look of a house by the sea , referring to the architecture of the houses on the islands of Filicudi , Panarea and Lipari : rounded corners , the prevalence of white , large use of wood and iron . There is , in fact , a lot of white , both inside and outside , to make the house bright and relaxing , almost as if it does not want to disturb the natural background that leaks from the windows and terraces . The plaster , in traditional lime with a “ marmorino ” effect , and the travertine floor from the Tivoli quarries enhance the result . The absence of edges , replaced by rounded corners , gives softness and graceful elegance to the rooms , almost creating an ethereal effect . The steel doors and windows of the living room call to mind the features of seaside houses , with a minimal section . The fir wood of the doors – as well as that of the kitchen furniture , the wardrobes and the bathroom – has been reclaimed from the old barns . In the relaxation area , a ribbon window becomes a natural picture , with San Giulio Island in the centre ; here , you can enjoy a splendid lake view while sitting comfortably on the sofa . A few steps lead to the porch : a further large space overlooking the garden and the olive trees , protected by white curtains and used in the best seasons as a dining area . Even the kitchen – placed under a face that defines it – and the dining room overlook the outside , breaking boundaries and promoting life in the open air and in the surrounding nature . The “ sensitivity to reuse ” adopted by Studio Primatesta is also reflected in the chestnut wood tables of the dining area , both indoor and outdoor , coming from the dismantlement of an old convent . The sleeping area maintains the same enchanting style , delicate and chromatically neutral , which lets the surrounding nature speak , so close that it seems we can grab it by reaching out .
Project by Studio di Architettura Primatesta Photography by Pier Maulini Written by Alessandra Ferrari