Case Study – Casa Bianchi – 1974

  • Riva San Vitae, Ticino
  • Casa Bianchi, designed by Mario Botta in Riva San Vitale, sits on a steep slope with views of Lake Lugano and Monte Generoso. Its tower-like form marks the city's edge, later designated as a green zone.
  • Expansive glass facades flood the interior with light, connecting inhabitants to nature. Rooms are organized around a central staircase, balancing openness and privacy.
  • Terraces on each floor blur indoor and outdoor spaces, creating a serene retreat that harmonizes modern design with its natural surroundings.

People: Cook, Eat, Gather, Read, Rest, See, Sit, Sleep, Talk

typology: House, Landscape

Climate: Light

Location: Lake, Slope, Hill, Mountain

Material: Glass, Metal, Steel, Stone


Contributor: Xiaomin Tian
16 October 2024