Bianchi House, Villa in Riva San Vitale, Switzerland
The Bianchi House features a square tower shape measuring ten meters on each side, with vertical elements connecting to the surrounding mountain landscape.
Architect Mario Botta designed and constructed the Bianchi House between 1971 and 1973 for Carlo and Leontina Bianchi on their 850-square-meter inherited plot.
The building incorporates elements from regional architecture, including temples and hunting towers, while introducing modern design principles to protect the natural environment.
An eighteen-meter metal bridge connects the mountainside to the upper entrance hall, providing direct access to the house's central staircase system.
The structure's decreasing density through its levels creates interior terraces, while four distinct facades respond to different views of Lake Lugano and forests.
Location: Riva San Vitale
Inception: 1973
Architects: Mario Botta
Part of: list of cultural properties in Riva San Vitale
Address: Via Formeggie 6, 6826 Riva San Vitale 6826 6826
GPS coordinates: 45.91725,8.96936
Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:53
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