Location: Soglio, Graubünden, Switzerland
Year: 2003
Architecture: Armando Ruinelli
Photography: Architect
Contextual sensitivity
The project engages with the dual theme of scale and spatial dialogue, responding to its proximity to a historic garden. Rather than imposing a singular form, the design embraces fragmentation, breaking the program into two volumes that align with the dimensions and rhythm of the surrounding village fabric.

Discreet architectural language
Each volume is carefully positioned to blend into the setting, respecting existing alignments and preserving sightlines. The architecture avoids overt gestures, maintaining a reserved presence that contributes to the coherence of the ensemble without drawing attention to itself.






Integration through boundary design
A key element of the project is the garden wall, which reinterprets the tradition of enclosing walls found around nearby historic gardens. This feature not only defines the perimeter but also articulates the threshold between public and private, old and new.

Wooden transitions
Connection points between spaces are resolved through wooden gates, adding warmth and tactility to the otherwise mineral composition. These gates serve a practical and symbolic role, creating gentle transitions and ensuring a harmonious coexistence between distinct spatial systems.
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