“The question of the fragment in
architecture is very important since it may be that only ruins express a fact
completely." Aldo Rossi
An 11th century tower provides the
context for a series of detached seaside villas. The tower’s proportions are replicated in nine
unique residences, each carefully positioned to maximize the seascape. At the
house’s interior, three stories are divided into functional semi-levels
connected by a staircase. The voids
produced between each semi-level create a cohesive living space. At the
exterior, a clean, cubical design and simple white finish emphasize the
dramatic backdrop. Cut out window openings overlook the natural scenery, their
placement varying with each residence to illuminate a customized view. With a series of shutters, the houses
independently break down and fold shut with the seasons – a scheme in constant
flux, anchored by the thousand-year-old landmark.
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