Mountainhouse

DC|EF studio signs the interior design project of a holiday apartment located in Ponte di Legno, down the evocative Passo del Tonale, creating an elegant and enveloping space, reinterpreting the mountain language according to contemporary standards. The architects have transformed a 120 square meter apartment, located in a panoramic residential context of new construction. Simone Furiosi Simone Furiosi Simone Furiosi In line with the client's needs, the studio has revolutionized the original layout, imagining a more fluid and luminous environment that enhances the panoramic view of the surrounding mountains. Wood emerges as the undisputed protagonist, enveloping the spaces with its natural beauty and warmth. Wall coverings,... More

As construction begins on a pristine site, it can be painful to watch the earthwork. Carpets of native grasses and flowers are ripped up and certain trees inevitably must be removed to make way for a new house. Andrew Pogue Photography In the case of Wildflower House, in Washington’s Methow Valley, the site's unspoiled meadows and forest demanded a careful approach. This included hiring a native plant specialist, whose team restored lush vegetation to areas damaged during construction. In addition, the surrounding forest was thinned of small-diameter trees according to "firewise" best practices. The result is a healthy and beautiful site that remains hospitable to abundant wildlife.  Andrew Pogue Photography Nestled t... More