8 House is located in the countryside of Sant'agostino next to a developing production area; it is closed between a large dimensions factory located to the east side and the expectation of urban development in the south side. It will be built on the ruins of an existing house, strongly affected by the earthquake of May 2012.

© Simone Bossi photographer

Architects: KM 429 architecture · Office Profile

Location: 44047 Sant'Agostino FE, Italy

Architect In Charge: Simona Avigni

Design Team: Alessio Bernardelli

Project Year: 2015

Photographs: Simone Bossi photographer · Photographer Profile

© Simone Bossi photographer
Ground Floor Plan

From the architect. 8 House is located in the countryside of Sant'agostino next to a developing production area; it is closed between a large dimensions factory located to the east side and the expectation of urban development in the south side. It will be built on the ruins of an existing house, strongly affected by the earthquake of May 2012.

© Simone Bossi photographer

The planimetric choice was to try to rebuild an intimate security, order and tranquility, typical of the old farmhouses, combining it with the design variables to revive the particular image of the barns scattered over the countryside nearby. The house has a square p...