PROJECT Alpago Properties
Outdoor living and sustainability
The natural material palette reinforces this connection with the outdoors – large-format unfilled vein-cut travertine tiles, wood, and earth-toned marble are luxurious but not ostentatious and link tonally to the landscape. Deliberately pared-back and quietly sophisticated in the public spaces to complement the sculptural character of the building, the materials are more opulent in the private zones to imbue these with an enhanced sense of luxury.
The outdoor areas – being so intricately linked to the indoors – were designed and optimised for liveability. Pergolas and terraces filter and moderate light on the rooftop, which is essential in this climate, while internal courtyards and deep overhangs aid passive cooling and promote comfortable outdoor living. The setting-sensitive design enables its occupants to fully enjoy the views and the elements throughout. ■
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