Guarnieri Architects is pleased to announce that it has been granted planning permission for a residential project situated in a protected landscape area on the coastline of the city of Trieste in Italy.
The project is the extension and environmental upgrade of an existing villa on a cliff by the seaside, with a wood behind. Taking inspiration from the location, the cladding for the new top floor is a continuous envelope of wood that helps to blend the project into the surrounding landscape.
PV panels are integrated with glazed surfaces to minimise their visual impact and avoid the “stamp” effect. Large glazed surfaces take advantage of fantastic views over the gulf of Trieste.
The planned environmental upgrade work on the existing building, and the construction techniques used for the new addition, will significantly reduce the carbon emissions of this 1960s residential building. Work is due to start on site next year.
