officina82 renovates deserted rye barn within the italian alps

Studio Officina82’s Barn Restoration Revitalizes Rural Heritage

Studio Officina82 transforms a rye barn nestled inside an deserted hamlet within the Italian maritime Alps, as a part of the Selucente lodging mission. Conventional supplies like wooden and stone, mixed with revolutionary and sustainable parts, form the LOFT. The unique stone construction has been retained, with a brand new mezzanine that includes two expansive dormer home windows, providing a particular vista of the valley beneath.

The renovation of the previous rye barn is a part of the broader revitalization effort for the Alpisella alpine hamlet, often known as Selucente. Located at 1,000 meters above sea degree within the Italian maritime Alps, inside the Garessio municipality, the mission goals to reimagine conventional constructed heritage in rural settings. It seeks to suggest a sustainable mannequin for restoration, economically, ecologically, traditionally, and aesthetically, utilizing cost-effective interventions replicable elsewhere.

all pictures by Fabio Oggero

Experimental design Method Preserves Conventional Structure

Officina82‘s endeavor serves as an architectural and panorama design laboratory, mixing the restoration of present buildings with experimental initiatives just like the StarsBOX and GlamBOX wood lodging modules. These draw from conventional architectural types reminiscent of shepherd huts and Alpine barns.

The previous rye barn, initially dilapidated, comprised stone masonry on three sides and was later enclosed. The renovation concerned changing the roof, reinforcing the masonry, and developing a brand new loft for sleeping quarters. The wood roof construction, insulated with wooden fiber, incorporates a corten metal outer layer. Two new dormer home windows improve inside house and views.

Inside finishes embody pigmented cement flooring, thermo plaster on residing space partitions, marmorino in loos, and cocciopesto within the kitchen. To take care of exterior authenticity, the outdated lime plaster stays partially intact. Supplies and design prioritize a recent restoration strategy, respecting the unique construction whereas assembly trendy housing wants affordably.

Studio Officina82 revitalizes a rye barn nestled within the Italian maritime Alps for the Selucente mission

the LOFT takes form with conventional supplies, preserving the unique stone construction

using conventional wooden and stone, the mission provides a brand new mezzanine with expansive dormer home windows