Ascona, Ticino, Svizzera, 2023. Single family cottage renovation:
The Cottage, dating back to the 30s, is surrounded by greenery on the outskirts of Ascona.
The work focused around the improvement of the thermal quality of the building, without affecting the singular appearance. The roof and ceiling were insulated in order to optimise the house’s energy efficiency. The new windows and doors, which were developed as prototypes, are equivalent to the previous ones, but are significantly more energy-efficient. A solar thermal system and two new stoves for heat production were added. The interior fittings and built-in furniture from the 1930s have been carefully restored.
Photos by Sheldon Suter
Villino ad Ascona