( Residential )
THE STEALTH, SWITZERLAND
An elegant and generous family residence, the Stealth by ZMB Architettura is located in peaceful Morcote, nearby Lugano, Switzerland, facing south from its privileged position featuring a breathtaking view of the Lugano Lake. This project showcases a curation of designs by Molteni&C.
The crucial point of all spaces is the mountainous landscape, where The Stealth merges invisibly through its matte black surfaces. Open and unconventional, the house spreads across three levels and two wings, never revealing its full dimension. The Project evolved during designing process with numerous details that achieved the perception of a one-story villa, of great spatial complexity and abstraction.
Starting from the beginning of the project, the partnership with the Molteni&C Contract Division allowed to achieve the goal of abstraction required by the client. Thus, indoor walls are either exposed reinforced concrete or covered with custom made matte black panels. Cement resin floors give indoor-outdoor continuity. Ceilings painted with semi-gloss black varnish with a wood effect gives continuity to wall boiserie.
( Featured Designs )
Gio Ponti’s design for D.156.3 captures the essence of Italian modernism. Created in 1956 for the American company Altamira, founded by the nephew of De Cuevas, this piece was proudly showcased in New York alongside works by celebrated designers such as Ico Parisi and Franco Albini, reflecting the vibrant dialogue between Italian craftsmanship and international modernity at the 10th Milan Triennale.