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Project • By DEAR studio • Private Houses
VILLA HILDA
In the exclusive residential district of Merano, the project brings a historic villa from 1932, expanded in 1951 according to the design of architect Hermann Delugan, back to life. The goal was to preserve the identity of the house, respect its typological, aesthetic, and structural essence, and at the same time provide contemporary, comfortable living.
Davide Perbellini
Davide Perbellini
The villa is brought back to its original proportions through a carefully calibrated lowering of the terrain on the south side, allowing the ground floor to stand free and restoring balance to the façades. New symmetrical openings enhance the natural light in the rooms. Even the roof profile is corrected from asymmetries accumulated over... More
Project • By DEAR studio • Hotels
MYNT MERANO ROOMS
Mynt merano rooms – How to revitalize a vacant historic arcade houses in the historic city center?
The Mynt Merano Rooms project is located in the historic city centre of Merano in Italy. The existing building had stood empty on the upper floors for decades and was uninhabitable. In addition to the dilapidated wooden beam ceilings, the existing lighting situation was a particular structural challenge. On the narrow, long plot, the flats in the front half of the building were orientated towards the alley, while the rear flats were only lit via a light well and the communal stairwell. It was therefore necessary to rethink the building from the ground up. Due to the small size of the flats, it was obvious to use them as short-term lets.... More