Case Study – Casa Viggiano – 1970

  • Cugnasco, Ticino
  • Casa Viggiano, designed by Ivano Gianola in 1970/71, is a four-story residence for a doctor’s family, located on the slopes of Cugnasco. The house, constructed of exposed reinforced concrete, stands out for its monumental and geometric façade, reflecting influences from Le Corbusier and Atelier 5.
  • The design incorporates cross-story spaces, both inside and outside, creating a transparent interaction between the interior and the surrounding environment. These voids, including a large external loggia, allow light and views to flow throughout the home.
  • Glass elements enhance the permeability of the living spaces, maintaining an open feel while preserving privacy, blending bold modernist design with functional living.

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

typology: House, Landscape

Climate: Light

Location: Forest, Hill, Mountain, Lake, Slope

Material: Concrete, Glass


Contributor: Xindi Zhang
16 October 2024