The genesis of the project is characterized by a

careful analysis of the site that includes the lay of

the land, the axes and the views, the surrounding

natural landscape, as well as the movement

flows. Hence the similarity between the contour

lines and the soft and curvy silhouette of an imaginary

woman lying on the ground, that gives

a feeling of calmness and, at the same time, of

strength. This image is brought into the architecture

throughout the volume that fades on the

way up because of the terraces in sequence. The

volume is thus the result of this similarity combined

with the analysis of the site, that together

long to integrate harmoniously within the natural

context: the location draws the architecture, not

the other way around.

The orientation of the building is linked to three

focal points: the lake, the city centre and the

woods, that represent three important landscape

perspectives, as well as routes for the

flowing of people and light. The flowing of the

spaces, from public to semi-public to private,

creates a concept of living that combines the

everyday routine of private life and the natural

environment surrounding the entire architectural

complex. This concept is reinforced by elements

such as the peculiar shapes of the main entrance

to the residence, the green wall and the cantilever

surrounded by nature and containing the

spa. These additions contribute to strengthen

the identity of the building and the personality

of the location, highlighted by materials and

natural elements that combined create plays of

light, refractions and motion, as well as different

perspectives. The principle of design embracing

nature is reflected onto the entire building, on

different levels. A harmony of landscape, architecture,

interior and design.