Lying on the slope of a hill, on the shores of Lake Lugano, in Brusino Arsizio, Switzerland the private Lake villa consists of two volumes on different levels. A glass pavilion with rounded edges stands above a linear underground block. The living and dining room, kitchen and storage spaces are located in the pavilion, while bedrooms, bathrooms and garage are in the lower level.
Great attention is given to the environmental aspects, as the use of geothermal energy, roof gardens, the rain-water collection system, the choice of highly efficient low-emittance glass insulated with argon gas, to optimize the thermal efficiency of the shell and the use of natural sun shading as the placement of deciduous trees in the south-west area of the building.
(photos: http://www.viralblender.com/2011/12/03/lake-lugano-house-by-jm-architecture/)
(Source: jma.it)
