Cà Vegia
Year: 2010–2012
Area: 144 m²
Location: San Bernardino, Switzerland
The Cà Vegia project in San Bernardino embodies the timeless connection between tradition and modern architecture. The renovation respects the origins of the building while introducing new, clear structures into the historic village fabric.
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Architectural and Construction Details
The atmosphere of the upper wooden levels and the lower mineral layers intertwines in an open spatial sequence, connected by a series of staircases that access the three levels of the small house. The spatial experience is shaped by the scenographic composition of materials — different types of wood and stone treated with specific techniques — creating a rich and dense environment with a distinctive character.
Materials and Lighting
The project uses a balanced contrast between traditional and contemporary materials, enhancing each other. The rooms are composed through a scenographic approach to material textures, supported by discreet lighting integrated into the floor and ceiling, casting a soft glow onto the surfaces. Every detail, from structural elements to fittings, was meticulously designed, modeled, tested and developed on site — aiming for a total architectural experience.
