House W

Originally built in the 1960s, House W has already undergone several transformations — most notably, a complete renovation of the ground floor in 2008. Building on this earlier intervention, the current project reinterprets the house once again, adapting it to the evolving needs of the family and the unique context of its setting among vineyards above Bolzano.

The new design focuses on light, openness, and unity. The attic will be converted into modern living space with a flatter roofline, raising the outer walls and creating a brighter, more generous atmosphere. On the first floor, larger window openings are introduced to frame the panoramic views toward the Schlern mountain and the surrounding landscape, bringing nature visually closer to the interior.

The aim is to bring coherence to a building that currently feels like a patchwork of different styles, and to establish a continuous, harmonious design language without erasing the original character that defines the house. The new elements are conceived as a natural evolution rather than a contrast — subtle interventions that tie the existing structure together.

The ground floor layout, with its recessed entrance carved out of the building’s main volume, is a direct response to strict local building regulations and the absence of additional cubic capacity. This limitation was turned into a design opportunity, giving the entrance depth and sculptural quality while maintaining the overall balance of the form.

The façade concept continues the architectural language of the 2008 renovation, enhanced by wood-framed window boxes that add rhythm and warmth, especially along the north elevation. These details create depth and shadow, integrating the house gently into the surrounding greenery.

Ultimately, House W represents a sensitive transformation — one that unites old and new, structure and landscape, precision and warmth

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