“Being different” and yet with reminiscences of the location and typical materials. “The One” achieves this balancing act on many levels. The rustic Ticino granite provides the framework for the grounds and building, while the stone for the house, floors and terrace draws a line with its smooth, clear surface and underlines the tonality of the design. A modern cube made of stone that appears to almost float on the glass surfaces of the first floor. These floor-to-ceiling glass surfaces across the entire front of both living levels blur the internal and external boundaries. The interior responds to the play of colors in the exterior space by using the highest quality materials in a very reduced color scheme.
The external shape of the rectangle is offset in the interior by the use of square elements, such as the windows or the incision between the first floor and upper floor. This cleverly subdivides the appearance of the longitudinal axis. A large terrace in front doubles the living area in warm temperatures and provides a 360° view of a spectacular lake setting
