Project date: 2017 – 2022
Client: Private
Architect: enrico sassi architetto Sagl
Works management: Marco Bondini Sagl
Building Physics: ing. Andrea Roscetti
Contractor: Aldo Lepori SA
Roof carpenter: Laube SA
Slab waterproofing: Spalu SA
Plumber: Sanidraulica Sagl
Electrician: Electrasim SA
Plasterworker: Lavin SA
Painter: Cap Color SA
Carpenter: Falegnameria G. Rossi SA
Locks: Sicura Chiave Sa
Scaffolding: New Jet Ponteggi Sagl
Supply of sanitary appliances: Il Piacere.ch Sagl
Plumber control: Righetti Service SA
Photographer: Marcelo Villada Ortiz

The exterior shot of the Aldesago Rustico shows a small outdoor area with an olive tree in front.

This image of two windows and their frame is made up in oak wood.

The external walls are made of reused bricks and the architrave of the new window is constructed with an ancient brushed chestnut wood trunk.

A close shot of the entrance door, with a partial view of the pavement in front.

A close-up photograph of the rustic appearance of the wall and a portion of the architrave of a new window made from an ancient, brushed chestnut wood trunk.

A close shot of rustic appearance of the wall

A low angle shot of wall facades made of reused bricks.

A small, partially paved garden in front of the unit.

a shot of an outdoor area with a stone bench in front of it — A shot of an outdoor area with a stone bench in front of it.

A small space kitchen upon entry with white cabinets and brown flooring.

Upstairs, there is a large window that overlooks a beautiful view of the sky and wall shelves for additional storage.

A close-up of the kitchen corner, with a high window that allows natural light to come in.

A close-up of some details of a window and cabinet that are inspired by white and brown.

a large photo on the upper level that showcases the white wall and woodgrain designs — A large photo on the upper level that showcases the white wall and woodgrain designs.

Interior shot of a narrow wooden staircase, white accents on the wall, and exposed beams.

Interior shot of a space-saving staircase with drawers and a big white cabinet.

A small bathroom is fitted with a sink, and mirror attached on the wall.

Another interior shot of the bathroom with a staircase drawer at the front of the wall.

A foldaway double bed was shown with the bathroom.

The ceiling is made up of peeled timbers and square beams that are alternately placed.

A low angle shot of the ceiling reveals its structure, made up of peeled timbers and square beams.

A small window in the basement gives light to the room and provides a view of the little outdoor area.

This photo shows the rustico aldesago before restoration. — This photo shows the Rustico Aldesago before restoration.

A photo of the Aldesago rustico, which was used as a wood storage facility before restoration.

Roof plan of Ristrutturazione Rustico Aldesago

Relief section of Ristrutturazione Rustico Aldesago

Project section of Ristrutturazione Rustico Aldesago

Demolition section of Ristrutturazione Rustico Aldesago

Construction section of Ristrutturazione Rustico Aldesago

Design review elevation of Ristrutturazione Rustico Aldesago

Planimetry: Ristrutturazione Rustico Aldesago

Planimetry 0: Ristrutturazione Rustico Aldesago

The original building was a small vernacular building in stone masonry, used as a wood storage, in the historic center of Aldesago. The block is composed of a sequence of contiguous buildings, the building is located at one end and therefore has three elevations: two shorts (3.60 m and 4.0 m) overlooking the Via Sorgente (upstream) and (downstream), and a long elevation (6.50 m), which overlooks a small outdoor area, partially paved and equipped with a stone bench, in front of the building grows an olive tree (Olea europaea L.).

The main façade had only the openings of two doors and a small low window to illuminate and ventilate the basement level. The original building had two levels, not connected between them. The upper floor was used as a wood storage while the lower floor as a warehouse and rabbit hutch.

The roof was in poor condition and there were interruptions in the wall surface without any infill. The project involves the construction of a small apartment, habitable on two floors, through the replacement of the existing roof, the opening of a new window on the main elevation, the construction of a staircase to connect the two levels of the building, the construction of a new wooden attic and a small mezzanine. The interior space is very small: 2.45 m x 5.70 m (14 mq) in size.

The lower floor is equipped with a bathroom and a foldaway double bed, upstairs there is a small kitchen and a folding table. All the furniture was designed specifically for this space with the aim of maximizing storage space. The rustic appearance of the existing external walls has been maintained, the infill walls between the wall and the roof are made with reused bricks and the architrave of the new window is made with an ancient brushed chestnut wood trunk.

The floor beams and the entrance door have been restored and maintained. The building is thermally insulated inside. The natural lighting of the upper floor is guaranteed by the new window and by a large “high” window, placed on the west side, under the roof pitch, where there was already a lowering of the perimeter wall, all the window frames are in oak wood.

The sleeping area is located on the lower floor, in front of the bathroom there is the space for the folding double bed; the space under the stairs was used to place a wardrobe and install a small boiler for hot water. The room
lighting is ensured by a new window replacing the existing door.