Earth Song in Italy by Archicura
The design addresses the extension of a vineyard set between a narrow neighborhood street and its branch in the valleys of Barolo. The surrounding hills and natural context suggested the designers develop a volume completely covered by green soil.
The green roofing moves away from the existing building, sloping down to the ground. It hence creates a smooth joint between the new volume and the existing ground level, giving birth to a circular inner yard around which the volume expands itself.
The main structure is covered with vegetal soil with different sheltering and waterproofing layers. The glass walls, on the north facade, are supported by structures in metal alloys that are scarcely visible from the exterior.
Project Details
* Project Name: The Earth Song
* Client: Cascina Adelaide di Amabile Drocco
* Project Type: Architectural and Landscape Design
* Principal Designer: Archicura – Dellapiana Bermond Architects
* Design Team: Ugo Dellapiana, Paolo Dellapiana, Francesco Bermond des Ambrois, Beatrice Tessore, Alessandra Paracchi, Andrea Zanero
* Contractors: Busca Fratelli Germano e Marino, Diano d’Alba
* Date of commencement of project: September 2002