“Il Carnasciale” is an estate located in the hills of the Chianti region in Tuscany between Florence and Arezzo. It is home to a small winery and its “Il Caberlot” red wine is considered to be one of the best in Italy. The estate has been producing wine for around thirty years and its wine-making facilities have now become too small for its operations. The new project will equip the estate with a new and modern winery. Continue reading Valerio Olgiati
VALERIO OLGIATI . plans: © archive Olgiati . photos: © Paulo Catrica
The house is located in Alentejo, Portugal. It is 10 km away from the ocean. The area is known for its wide-open spaces and its rural landscape.
The house is set at the end of a dirt road, in between hills and surrounded by cork oaks. Continue reading VALERIO OLGIATI
VALERIO OLGIATI . plans: © archive Olgiati . photos: © Bas Princen
House-shaped columns carry horizontal slabs and form an earthy stone shelf, made of concrete. The center of the building is illuminated by an atrium. Four massive pillars form the building’s foundation in it. All parts of the building form an indivisible structure. Continue reading valerio olgiati
