Architecture: Single Family House at Riva San Vitale, Swtizerland
Architect: Mario Botta
Year: 1971-73
Site: 850 m2
Area: 220 m2
Architect: Mario Botta
Year: 1971-73
Site: 850 m2
Area: 220 m2
The Plans, elevation and section were hand-drawn with parallel ruler on drawing board. The base drawings were scaled to 1:100 and then the measurements were transferred to papers.
The layout uses portrait to present the verticality of the “tower”. Level 4 and 5 of the plans were drawn and lined up vertically. It was rendered with dots to differentiate the void and floor. Section-cut line was drawn in the plan view.
The perspective was constructed by integration of multiple pictures. It attempts to illustrate how peacefully the building is integrated into the environment. The house is situated at the bank of Lake Lugano and surrounded by extensive wood. It was rendered with cross-hatching to show the depth of the cut to the volumetric tower through which the light penetrates.
Elevation and section were presented on a separate panel. They emphasize the physical relationship established by the thin metal bridge between the house and the mountain slope. The elevation shows the geometric cuts and materiality of the façade. The section presents the upper levels housing the entrance atrium, a study and bedrooms that are open to a triple-height void and in communication with the living and dinning area below.
Drawing: Plans and Perspective of Botta House
Size: 420x 594mm
Scale: Plan in 1:100
Medium: Pen
Drawing: Elevation and Section of Botta House
Size: 420x 594mm
Scale: 1:100
Medium: Pen
The layout uses portrait to present the verticality of the “tower”. Level 4 and 5 of the plans were drawn and lined up vertically. It was rendered with dots to differentiate the void and floor. Section-cut line was drawn in the plan view.
The perspective was constructed by integration of multiple pictures. It attempts to illustrate how peacefully the building is integrated into the environment. The house is situated at the bank of Lake Lugano and surrounded by extensive wood. It was rendered with cross-hatching to show the depth of the cut to the volumetric tower through which the light penetrates.
Elevation and section were presented on a separate panel. They emphasize the physical relationship established by the thin metal bridge between the house and the mountain slope. The elevation shows the geometric cuts and materiality of the façade. The section presents the upper levels housing the entrance atrium, a study and bedrooms that are open to a triple-height void and in communication with the living and dinning area below.
Drawing: Plans and Perspective of Botta House
Size: 420x 594mm
Scale: Plan in 1:100
Medium: Pen
Drawing: Elevation and Section of Botta House
Size: 420x 594mm
Scale: 1:100
Medium: Pen
