House T

The recently completed renovation work is the result of the joint vision of the clients on the theme of living. The house, built in 60’s, is located in a densely populated area of ​​the province of Naples and it consists of two independent levels with a private courtyard. The recovery and reformulation of the existing house reinterprets the space according to new spatial and aesthetic needs. The challenge between new and old has pushed the project towards an easily understandable design. The internal configuration is a careful response to housing needs and it improves the relationship with the private courtyard. The refined character and atmosphere derive from memory, experience and the desire to create an introverted and intimate place excluding the context. The spaces are organized without filters, the entrance opens to the living area - kitchen that is directly connected to the bedrooms and services according to the idea of ​​typical Neapolitan homes without corridors. This choice avoids surface waste and establishes an immediate internal relationship. The kitchen, the fulcrum of the domestic space, represents the exaltation of size and form. The three windows positioned on the long side of the house are screened by full-height curtains that create a "filter" between the living space and the external courtyard. A space in the low floor, accessible from the outside, takes light thanks to two splayed windows that convey light inside. The totally tuff structure is restored and plastered. The flooring of the interiors is made of polished concrete for a continuous and raw surface. The limited abacus of materials is the product of a coherent conception of spaces and functions with easily appreciable finishes. The furnishings emphasize the search for timeless beauty. The exterior is characterized by a multicolored stone pavement and two concrete stairs. The final result is an house with strong domesticity marked by the memories and habits of its users, a place not only for living but also for dreaming.