The land is a citrus garden with stunning views of the sea and north-west to the foothills of Etna district dominated, in the distance, by the volcano. We are within a traditional agricultural landscape designed by walls of volcanic rock or dry saie.
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The residential building originates from a composition of two simple volumes which fit in the center of gravity constituted by the staircase that connects the two levels of the dwelling. Each one of this volume reveals a different level of connection with the sourrounding: openness, transparence and glass surfaces in the daily living area, and filtered light for a quiet private enclave in the sleeping area.
This second “skin” is a shell - solar shading - realized with strips of wood wich defines a boundary containing volumes and defing voids - small areas of ornamental garden. This wooden shield is a visually permeable element that also has the task of creating support for climbing plants and seasonal essences that will protect, with their foliage, walls facing West.