Geert Koster Crafts a Modern Larch-Clad Country House in Val Tidone
Geert Koster recreates the essence of sustainable country life without incorporating predictable country styles.
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The Country House by Geert Koster
Set amidst the scenic hills of Italy’s Val Tidone, this modern larch-clad house, designed by Milanese architect and Studio Koster founder Geert Koster, was conceptualized to be a weekend getaway for a client based in Milan, who sought a countryside safe haven for spending time with her partner and dogs. Dubbed the Country House, this barn-inspired residence showcases a contemporary layout, with plenty of space for entertaining guests.
Geert Koster Crafts a Modern Larch-Clad Country House in Val Tidone
Characterized by expansive living and dining spaces which open up to the broader landscape, the Country House comes complete with four generous double bedrooms, and individual en-suite bathrooms. Rather than mimicking the design of traditional farmhouses, Geert Koster based his construction on the agricultural barns found in this region ? reinterpreting the single-story, gabled forms of these wooden structures to create a minimal, modern aesthetic.
Through eliminating bricks, exposed stone, terracotta floors and roof tiles, Geert Koster was able to recreate the essence of country life without incorporating predictable country styles. With the addition of non-invasive architecture, the Country House is able to integrate seamle...
The post Geert Koster Crafts a Modern Larch-Clad Country House in Val Tidone appeared first on LUXUO.
The Country House by Geert Koster
Set amidst the scenic hills of Italy’s Val Tidone, this modern larch-clad house, designed by Milanese architect and Studio Koster founder Geert Koster, was conceptualized to be a weekend getaway for a client based in Milan, who sought a countryside safe haven for spending time with her partner and dogs. Dubbed the Country House, this barn-inspired residence showcases a contemporary layout, with plenty of space for entertaining guests.
Geert Koster Crafts a Modern Larch-Clad Country House in Val Tidone
Characterized by expansive living and dining spaces which open up to the broader landscape, the Country House comes complete with four generous double bedrooms, and individual en-suite bathrooms. Rather than mimicking the design of traditional farmhouses, Geert Koster based his construction on the agricultural barns found in this region ? reinterpreting the single-story, gabled forms of these wooden structures to create a minimal, modern aesthetic.
Through eliminating bricks, exposed stone, terracotta floors and roof tiles, Geert Koster was able to recreate the essence of country life without incorporating predictable country styles. With the addition of non-invasive architecture, the Country House is able to integrate seamle...
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