A newly built private villa in Modena, Casa BC, stands out in the residential landscape due to its bold and contemporary character, resulting from the design signed by eb studio – Architect Enrico Bergamini. The architecture is defined by a harmonious dialogue between volumes, light, and materials. A key element of this project is the Grigio Alpi by Grassi Pietre, a variant of the Pietra di Vicenza.
This variant of Pietra di Vicenza features a light gray tone and is characterized by a high number of macrofossils. It provides the architecture with timeless elegance and ensures strong visual continuity between indoor and outdoor spaces. Modern architecture has recently rediscovered Grigio Alpi; its slabs appear to observers as an abstract and dynamic painting.
On the exterior, the stone clads the facades using a ventilated cladding system made of 3 cm thick slabs. This technological solution combines aesthetics and performance: it not only emphasizes the formal simplicity of the building but also ensures thermal efficiency, breathability, and eliminates condensation and humidity issues.
Indoors, the Grigio Alpi remains the protagonist. The flooring consists of honed tiles, cut to size at 40×80×2 cm, which amplifies the perception of material continuity. This same material extends to the bathrooms, where 2cm-thick material covers the surfaces, emphasizing the harmony of the design.
A focal point of the project is the large monolithic staircase that connects the levels of the villa. Entirely made of Grigio Alpi, it features a mitred joint system between the tread and riser for a seamless effect. This transforms it into a true architectural sculpture, a distinctive feature that amplifies the material character of the design.
With its balance between simplicity and materiality, Grigio Alpi by Grassi Pietre proves to be a material capable of enhancing contemporary architecture with surprising refinement.
