Exterior of a courtyard house with brick walls, large windows, and outdoor seating.

Exterior view of a renovated courtyard house with exposed brick walls, large windows, and a small outdoor seating area.

Exterior view of a renovated courtyard house with a brick facade, large glass sliding doors, and a small garden area with potted plants and outdoor furniture.
A brick exterior wall with a large open window framed in wood and blue trim. The window reveals a glimpse of the interior with white curtains and a potted plant. A leafy tree partially obscures the view.
A courtyard view of a renovated house featuring a mix of brick and plaster walls, large windows, and a small balcony. There are potted plants and a chair in the foreground.
A view of a building exterior with a brick wall, large glass windows, and a balcony with a metal railing. There are potted plants and a tree in the foreground.
Interior view of a rustic kitchen leading into a living area with exposed brick walls and a wooden ceiling.
Interior view of a kitchen and dining area with exposed brick walls, a wooden dining table, and a modern kitchen island. There are plants and a staircase visible in the background.
Interior view of a kitchen with exposed brick walls, modern cabinetry, and a gas stove.
Interior view of a living space featuring an exposed brick wall, a modern wood-burning stove, and a wooden staircase. A contemporary sofa with colorful pillows is placed on a wooden floor.
Interior view of a living space featuring exposed brick walls, a hanging light fixture, and a sofa with colorful pillows. A small kitchen area is visible in the background.
Interior view of a ceiling with exposed wooden beams and metal supports.
A detailed view of a wooden wall with diagonal supports.
Interior view of a renovated house featuring a wooden staircase leading to an upper level. The space is bright with natural light coming through a large glass door that opens to a garden. There are potted plants near the entrance, and a brick wall is visible on the left.
A bright interior space featuring a wooden staircase leading to an upper level. The room has large windows that open to a garden area with plants and outdoor furniture. Several potted plants are placed near the window, and sunlight illuminates the wooden floor.
Interior view of a living space with wooden stairs leading to an upper level, large windows opening to a garden, and potted plants.
A bright interior room with exposed brick walls and wooden ceiling beams. The room features a blue metal shelving unit filled with various items, a white table with stools, and a potted plant. A pendant light hangs from the ceiling.
Interior view of a room with a large window, wooden elements, and a potted plant.
A close-up view of a wooden staircase with simple, natural wood planks and a minimalist design.
Close-up view of wooden floorboards with varying shades and grain patterns.
Close-up view of a wooden staircase with natural light streaming in.
Close-up view of a wooden ceiling with diagonal beams and light filtering through the gaps.
Close-up view of a wooden ceiling with beams and light filtering through.
Close-up view of a corner where two types of flooring meet: a speckled terrazzo floor and a reddish-brown floor, with a white wall intersecting them.
Close-up view of a corner where a textured wall meets a wooden door frame and a terrazzo floor.
Interior view of a bright space featuring a wooden railing, a potted plant by a window, and a curtain.
A wooden staircase with a potted plant on a small shelf beside it, next to a large window.
A hand-drawn architectural sketch of a house interior showing a double-height space, with a staircase on the left, a dining area in the center, and a living area on the right. The upper level features a study area overlooking the living space.
A colorful abstract drawing featuring horizontal bands of red, green, and yellow, with a small plant illustration at the top.
A set of architectural drawings and sketches on a table, including a detailed section view with measurements and colored sketches of design elements.
A side-by-side comparison of a colored architectural sketch and a partially renovated interior space. The sketch shows a window with wooden elements and greenery outside. The interior photo displays a similar window opening with exposed brick and construction materials, overlooking a garden.
Two architectural sketches showing interior design concepts with wooden elements and green accents.
A hand-drawn architectural sketch on lined paper, featuring a floor plan with colored pencil markings.
Two hand-drawn architectural sketches on lined paper. The top sketch shows a room with a wooden floor, a hanging light fixture, and a potted plant near a railing. The bottom sketch depicts a living space with a sofa, a rug, a staircase with a yellow railing, and visible beams on the ceiling.
A split image showing a hand-drawn sketch on the left and a wooden wall with diagonal supports on the right.
A collage showing a hand-drawn interior sketch on the left and a photograph of a modern interior space on the right. The sketch depicts a room with a dining table, chairs, and a staircase, while the photograph shows a wooden staircase, potted plants, and a view of a garden through a large window.
Two images showing interior construction work. The left image displays a room with wooden flooring and an unfinished ceiling, with a person standing in the doorway. The right image shows a close-up of a person wearing gloves and using a tool to adjust wooden floorboards.
Three images showing people working on a wooden floor. In the first image, a person is sweeping debris with a broom. In the second image, two people are using tools to work on the floor. In the third image, a person is sanding the floor with a power tool.
Two images showing woodworking activities. The left image features hands holding and fitting a wooden beam. The right image shows a person using a hammer on a wooden structure, with wood shavings visible.
Two images showing interior details of a house renovation. The left image features a wooden staircase with an open design leading to an upper level, with a view of a garden through a large glass door. The right image shows a person using a drill to assemble wooden components, with two orange containers nearby.

Story

A 20th-century courtyard house reimagined for modern family life Lacasadiviaferrara, located in Legnano, Italy, is a sensitive renovation project by O A S I architects. This early 20th-century courtyard house has been transformed into a vibrant family home while retaining its historical essence. The north facade faces Via Ferrara, while the south facade opens onto a lush internal garden, creating a seamless dialogue between indoor and outdoor spaces. The renovation respects the original load-bearing brick structure, which defines a sequence of intimate rooms. A significant intervention was the creation of a double-height space with a permeable floor of wooden planks, connecting the living room and a raised study area. This design allows light and air to flow freely, enhancing the spatial experience. The project embraces sustainable practices, utilizing natural materials such as raw earth, clay, and hemp-lime. Workshops were organized to explore traditional techniques, including the creation of a Roman floor using opus signinum. The heating system relies on a wood-burning stove, emphasizing a return to simpler, more sustainable living practices.

## Design Highlights

Preservation of the original brick structure Integration of a double-height space with permeable wooden flooring Use of natural materials like raw earth and hemp-lime Sustainable heating with a wood-burning stove Workshops to explore traditional construction techniques

## Key Facts

Feature Detail
Location Legnano, Italy
Architect O A S I architects
Year 2023
Status Built
Materials Brick, wood, raw earth, clay
Heating System Wood-burning stove

Technical Summary

Finishes

  • flooring: Permeable wooden planks and a Roman floor technique using opus signinum.
  • walls: Exposed brick and plaster walls with natural clay panels.

Materials

  • wood — Flooring, staircase, ceiling beams, and structural supports.
  • brick — Exterior and interior walls.
  • glass — Windows and doors for natural light.
  • metal — Railing and structural supports.
  • clay — Wall finishes.

Construction / Systems

  • structural: Load-bearing brick structure.
  • facade: Brick facade with large glass windows and doors.

Products

  • heating — Wood-burning stove (Primary heating system for the house.)

Palette / Lighting

  • Colors: natural wood tones, exposed brick red, neutral plaster
  • Lighting: Natural light through large windows and glass doors.

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