Twin Peaks

Located in the mountain village of Castelrotto in northern Italy, modus architects has designed a residence and atelier for an artist, composed as two diverging wooden structures which view the town and valley below. The dwelling is shaped with peaked roof forms, which reference both the surrounding landscape as well as vernacular traditions. A diagonally gridded timber structure elevates the upper two levels, and is perched upon a concrete base sunk into the ground, housing the lower floor.

The diagonal laminated wood structure is visually expressed among the larch board cladding. By elevating the upper level on stilts, a glass curtain walls is inserted to provide daylight to the lower level. The building’s layout places the living spaces on the upper floors, while the artist’s gallery and double-height studio are located below. An outdoor deck is located on the first floor’s south side, wrapping around the point from which either of the twin volumes rotates. A simple materials selection with no place to hide gives the gives the lodge a purist honest feel.