Holiday Home Locarno

Locarno

Conversion of holiday home Casa Sogno Mio, Locarno Painted in KEIM oxide red and with new dormer on a stone base, surrounded by palms

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Painted in KEIM oxide red and with new dormer on a stone base, surrounded by palms

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Stone base with panoramic window and balcony

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Double-height room with gallery and samba stairs with oak parquet and view of the balcony

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Double-height room with gallery and samba stairs with oak parquet and Bathyscafocus Hublot fireplace from Focus

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View from the kitchen into the double-height living room with gallery, accessed by a samba stairway and with a suspended fireplace

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View from balcony into the living room through the lift doors by night

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View from balcony into the living room through the lift doors by night

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View from steam bath in San Bernardino natural stone towards the shower and washbasin in oak

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View from bathroom into steam bath from Klafs in San Bernardino natural stone

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Conversions + Extensions

Architects: Architekturbüro Herbert Bruhin

Location: Locarno
Year: 2017
Team: Marcel Walker
Construction Management: Pia Meuli

Built in the 1960s, this hillside holiday home has a 180° view over Locarno. Along with the total renovation, a conversion was also planned. The formerly small-roomed house now features an open floor plan. The kitchen, dining room and living areas are connected to each other, and the living space extends to the ceiling. This lends the space a pleasantly expansive feel. Thanks to a new dormer, a part of the roof space is available as an additional sleeping area. Large sliding windows frame the view and the centrally positioned fireplace creates a cosy atmosphere. Warm colours and choice materials, such as oak and natural stone tiles, define the character of this little holiday oasis.