Italian design studio Messner Architects extends and updates a home located in South Tyrol with the RVTK project. There are three apartments that are formed and each one has a contrasting exterior finish in the form of plaster, wood, and metal. It overlooks the town of Silandro and was originally constructed in 1978 resting on a sloped site that has a partially sunken floor at the base.
Messner Architects speaks to Dezeen, stating "Due to urban limitations, the only possibility to expand the existing volume was mainly the reconstruction of the existing attic floor, resulting in its elevation by another half-story and the addition of a roof deck. The original layout and the spatial organisation has broadly been preserved, with three separate apartments spread over three and a half floors."
Contrasting Facade Clad Apartments
Messner Architets Designs the RVTK Apartments in Italy
Trend Themes
1. Contrasting Facade Design - Using diverse materials like plaster, wood, and metal for exterior finishes can create visually unique buildings that stand out in urban settings.
2. Vertical Space Optimization - Reconstructing attic spaces and adding roof decks maximizes limited urban space, allowing for modern enhancements without expanding the building footprint.
3. Partially Sunken Structures - Designing buildings with partially sunken floors offers innovative solutions for building on sloped terrains while maintaining aesthetic appeal.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - New techniques in facade design and vertical space utilization revolutionize urban living spaces.
2. Construction - Advanced construction practices for integrating diverse materials and reconstructing existing structures are setting new industry standards.
3. Real Estate Development - Innovative designs, such as those incorporating sunken floors and roof decks, are reshaping the approach to maximizing property value in space-limited areas.