Solum Architects Design Coastal Patio House with Labyrinthine Alleyway in Sicily
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Jon Astbury
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Summary
Italian architecture practice Solum designed Patio House, a coastal home in Sicily featuring a labyrinthine layout with a narrow alleyway winding between monolithic, blocky volumes and patios. The home is situated on a long, narrow site in Avola that stretches toward the sea and ends at a rocky cliff, balancing open coastal views with privacy considerations through its unique architectural design.
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Named Patio House, the home is located on a long, narrow site in Avola that stretches out towards the sea and ends in a rocky cliff
Patio House has a labyrinthine layout looking to balance open views of the coast
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