Slatted Larch Screen Makes Renovated Casa Morchiuoso Erba Look New

Italian-based <a href="http://www.marcocastelletti.it/">Studio di Architetettura Marco Caselletti</a> has made a crumbling old home look brand new with a slatted larch screen. Renewably-sourced and recyclable, the rectangular timber screen wraps around the entire Casa Morchiuosos Erba, casting enigmatic shadows and protecting the home from <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_gain">excess solar gain</a>.

Marco Castelletti renovated a house in the Italian countryside

The new larch screen protects the home from excess solar gain

Gaps between the slats allow natural light to permeate the interior

The home frames beautiful views

The singular rectangular frame creates beautiful shadow play

And what would an Italian countryside home be without a beautiful swimming pool?