The outside is raw: climbing plants swarm up the washed concrete surfaces, as if protecting the house. Inside, the use of natural materials contributes towards a warm atmosphere, enhanced by the sunlight that filters in from the courtyards and the ceiling, as well as the characteristic square windows.
In the village of San Nazzaro, on the eastern shore of Lake Maggiore, lies a family house whose radical architecture is evocative of ancient rock. Rooted in the geology of the place and at the same time looking to the future, Casa Romeo is a celebration of contrasting forces.
Located near the entrance and illuminated by several skylights, the kitchen feels like an extension of the courtyard in this project by Wespi De Meuron Romeo Architects. Facing the living room, the island in natural stone houses two of V-ZUG’s state-of-the-art technologies: the Combair V6000 and the CombiCookTop V4000. The sleek lines, seamless design and glass finish of both the oven and the hob evoke a minimalist, effortless mood, ideal for an open-plan kitchen.
“The walls of the kitchen courtyard create an interplay of shadows and reflections, a form of indirect lighting that generates a soft and pleasant atmosphere.” Jérôme de Meuron, Wespi de Meuron Romeo Architects
