Private House GF

This small residence, located above the baglio of Scopello, is conceived as a threshold within the landscape, mediating between two contrasting natural conditions. To the south, the mountain slopes covered in vegetation form a protective boundary, while to the north, the sea stacks of Scopello and the broad expanse of the Guidaloca inlet open onto the horizon. These are two distinct climatic and perceptual environments, and the project seeks to reconcile their duality through spatial and material design.

At the core of this mediation is the living area, defined by two large sliding glass panels that retract fully into wall pockets, transforming the space into a covered veranda. This allows for a simultaneous visual and physical connection with both the sea and the mountain, blurring the boundary between interior and exterior.

A wooden pergola extends the living space outward, providing a contemplative platform from which to experience the surrounding landscape. The night area, housed in a slightly offset volume, includes a master bedroom that opens towards the sea stacks through a large panoramic window, framing a direct visual dialogue with the coastal scenery.

A series of terraced platforms mediates the change in elevation between the house and a partially recessed infinity pool, which acts as an optical instrument — its reflective surface mirroring the natural elements and light of Scopello’s landscape. The result is a residence in equilibrium, where architecture, nature, and perception merge in a continuous, serene composition.