in a rural location close to trento in northern italy, studio raro has embedded two contemporary interventions into the idyllic landscape. set amid a stunning alpine backdrop, the project involved the expansion of an agritourism B&B called ‘la dolce mela’ with a new farmhouse and an extension to the existing guest accommodation.
Considering the natural beauty of the place, the new farmhouse and guest accommodation are designed by studio raro so as not to impose on the surroundings but instead blend into the context. to achieve this, a low-lying architecture has been adopted and the farmhouse is even embedded into an existing mound on the site, making it appear to grow organically from the ground.