VILLA CASTELLI,
Bellano (LC)

CLIENT Alessandro Castelli
SERVICES Energy concept, consulting execution planning, ClimaHouse, construction management assistance.
CONSTRUCTION TIME 2013
LOCATION I-23822 Bellano (LC)
USABLE AREA / VOLUME 565 m2/2.606 m3
ENERGY CLASS ClimaHouse R
PARTNERS Architecture: Arch. Valentina Carí
PHOTOGRAPHY STO Italia
AWARDS 2017 Premio Sostenibilità Special mention Special mention for: “Example of an NZEB building: internal insulation necessitated by constraints, made effective through the use of hygroscopic materials and node analysis.”   2017 BSA 2017 IBPSA ITALY Winner Special mention for: “Advanced simulations to optimise energy efficiency and comfort in buildings.”   2016 Klimahouse Awards Special mention for: “Appreciated for its search for energy solutions in an architecturally constrained context.”

The renovation of Villa C, a cherished family property with a history spanning nearly 140 years, adhered to two key principles. Firstly, a focus on achieving remarkable energy efficiency, and secondly, a commitment to preserving its historical significance in compliance with monument protection guidelines. Nestled on the eastern shores of Lake Como, the villa boasts numerous architectural features emblematic of early 20th-century structures. The clients’ aspiration was twofold: to transform the building into a modern, comfortable living space through a comprehensive upgrade of its envelope and engineering systems, while concurrently safeguarding and restoring its architectural heritage.