The house is an exclusive renovation and extension of an existing villa sited in a leafy neighborhood of similar sized residences. The original portion of the house is recognizable in the new building volume as a double heighted space among the clustered one-story additions. Approaching the entrance of the villa, the private character of the white façade gives way to a telescopic view through the entrance area to the large garden at rear. The completely transparent façade alongside the rear of the house links the living, kitchen, and fitness area of the longitudinal axe on the ground floor, while sleeping areas on the lower floor are afforded private access to the rear garden. The boundary between indoor and outdoor is subdued by the use of black basalt covering the ground floor, continuing from the entrance walkway to the indoor areas, and onwards to the terrace, with its integrated swimming pool.
