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 of a house with brick walls, large glass doors, and a garden area with plants and chairs.
Brick exterior wall with open window, wooden and blue frame, white curtains, and leafy tree.
Exterior view of a courtyard with brick and plaster walls, large windows, a balcony, and potted plants.
Exterior view of a building with brick wall, glass windows, and balcony with metal railing, surrounded by plants.
Interior of a rustic kitchen with exposed brick walls, a gas stove, and a view into a living area with a wooden ceiling.
Kitchen and dining area with exposed brick walls, wooden table, and modern kitchen island.
Interior kitchen with exposed brick walls, modern cabinetry, and a gas stove.
Living space with exposed brick wall, wood-burning stove, wooden staircase, and modern sofa.
Living room with exposed brick walls and a sofa, featuring a hanging light fixture and a glimpse of a kitchen area.
Interior view showing a ceiling with wooden beams and metal supports.
Close-up of a wooden wall with diagonal supports.
Interior of a house with a wooden staircase, large glass door opening to a garden, and potted plants.
Interior view of a room with a wooden staircase and large windows opening to a garden.
Interior living space with wooden stairs, large windows, and garden view.
Interior room with exposed brick walls, blue shelving unit, white table, and stools.
Room interior with a large window, wooden accents, and a potted plant.
Close-up of a wooden staircase with natural wood planks.
Close-up of wooden floorboards with different shades and grain patterns.
Wooden staircase with natural light.
Wooden ceiling with diagonal beams and light filtering through gaps.
Wooden ceiling with beams and light filtering through.
Close-up of a corner with terrazzo and reddish-brown flooring meeting at a white wall.
Close-up of a corner with a textured wall, wooden door frame, and terrazzo floor.
Interior space with wooden railing, potted plant by a window, and curtain.
Wooden staircase with a potted plant on a shelf next to a large window.
Architectural sketch of a house interior with a double-height space, staircase, dining area, and living area.
Abstract drawing with horizontal red, green, and yellow bands and a plant illustration at the top.
Architectural drawings and sketches on a table, featuring a detailed section view and colored design sketches.
Architectural sketch and interior renovation photo showing window and garden.
Two architectural sketches depicting interior spaces with wooden panels and green elements.
Hand-drawn architectural sketch on lined paper with colored pencil markings.
Hand-drawn architectural sketches showing interior spaces with wooden floors, a hanging light, a potted plant, a sofa, a rug, a staircase, and ceiling beams.
Left side shows a hand-drawn sketch with diagonal lines in red and blue. Right side shows a wooden wall with diagonal supports.
Collage of a hand-drawn interior sketch and a modern interior photograph with a staircase and garden view.
Interior construction with wooden flooring and unfinished ceiling, and a person adjusting floorboards.
People working on a wooden floor, sweeping, using tools, and sanding.
Two images of woodworking: fitting a wooden beam and hammering a wooden structure.
Interior renovation with a wooden staircase and a person assembling wood with a drill.

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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