Return Home. A contemporary refuge among the mountains of Lessinia
Within the pre-Alpine landscape of Lessinia, this residence takes shape as a place of return, conceived for a family of Veronese entrepreneurs who frequently travel abroad to manage their business activities. The project, designed by the Verona-based studio Romano Tinazzi, interprets living as an intimate experience rooted in the territory, combining contemporary comfort with a strong relationship with the surrounding landscape.
Architecture and landscape
The intervention is set within the recent vertical extension of a three-storey building, whose interiors have been completely redefined to establish a new residential identity. The building envelope has also been carefully revised, particularly through the redesign of the openings, conceived to frame the views and strengthen the dialogue with the natural context. Large windows, distributed along the perimeter, create a direct connection between interior and exterior, expanding spatial perception and enhancing natural light.
Materiality and spatial continuity
The internal layout is organised around a large central spine element in flamed oak, the functional core of the house. The client’s decision to extend the same material to the wall claddings led to an essential design approach, with bespoke perimeter furnishings conceived as an integral part of the architecture. In the large open-plan living area, the kitchen with a black marble island, the bookcase and the pantry wall with a window niche shape a fluid domestic scene, able to accommodate the different moments of everyday life.
An intimate dimension of living
A lowered passage leads to the sleeping area, where the relationship with the landscape becomes more intimate and contemplative. In the master bedroom, the window seat becomes a true spatial device: a privileged viewpoint that frames the scenery and accompanies the rhythm of the day, from morning light to sunset. The result is a project in which the idea of refuge is expressed through a balanced dialogue between architecture, material and place.
