Ax House
Stefano Pedretti

Ax House

Carola Vannini Architecture as Architects

The Ax House is spread over four levels which overlook the surrounding garden; for this reason its heart is the staircase.

photo_credit Stefano Pedretti
Stefano Pedretti

The staircase was, with a few interventions, lightened thanks to the use of light and crystal parapets.

photo_credit Stefano Pedretti
Stefano Pedretti

The desire to open the internal spaces to the outside has led to the enlargement of the openings, which has significantly increased the brightness of the rooms.
The living room opens onto the garden, through an almost completely glass wall and a large staircase that leads to the equipped outdoor space.

photo_credit Stefano Pedretti
Stefano Pedretti

The kitchen is separated from the living room by a large glass and black iron door which becomes a functional and elegant filter.

photo_credit Stefano Pedretti
Stefano Pedretti

The sleeping area on the upper floors includes four bedrooms and three bathrooms.
The master bedroom is organized around a wall that acts as a containing wall, a partition for the walk-in closet behind it and a headboard for the bed.

photo_credit Stefano Pedretti
Stefano Pedretti

The master bathroom is enriched by custom-made furnishings and a refined mosaic in the shower area.

photo_credit Stefano Pedretti
Stefano Pedretti

Team:

Architects: carola vannini

Photographer: Stefano Pedretti

photo_credit Stefano Pedretti
Stefano Pedretti
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