Extensions

Outside of the extension, the Victorian house’s interior appears largely unchanged. However, NOJI Architecture added a long window to the hallway that connects the extension with the entrance. Light from the extension flows into the rest of the ground floor and connects the new space to its environs.

The interiors frame selective views of the existing rock walls, and contrast them with light finishes of white walls and wood furniture and shelving.

When openings in the new and the old building are aligned, the framed views capture new and old and let in light and air.

Because the site is sloped, the lower level of the home acts as a terrace for the upper level.

On the interior, views of both the old stone wall and the landscape beyond are emphasized.

The home’s location in Sterzing, Italy meant that it was surrounded by a rural green landscape, and the architects sought to change it as little as possible.

On the interior, existing stone walls are often left exposed

The glazed living room links the two distinct parts of the house, creating an