Imagined as a dynamic living system,the breathing house is a three storey eco-sustainable family home whose glass facade is segmented into a series of sliding terraces. The system works by means of a large metal grid that serves as an anti-sismic external skeleton for the structure (the frame allows to conduct cabling and collect rainwater). Sliding out a terrace, however, extends the internal room into a dynamic balcony. The windows are made of solar glass cells providing all the energy needs.

Defrancesco+Silva is an award winning architecture studio founded by Paola De Francesco and Joao Silva in 2004 in milan. Our projects travel from product design to interiors, retail & architecture. aims to develop new visions of architecture in nowadays society. We explore future conception of spaces and materials. We always try to create unseen and completely new living aproaches to our projects, never forgetting to preserve our planet

We believe our creative vision together with a demanding partner results in an leading-edge project. Our structure allows us to develop a simpler and more personal way of connecting with the client. We aim on the transformative power of ideas to generate business success. Defrancesco+Silva is an award winning architecture studio founded by Paola De Francesco and Joao Silva in 2004 in Milan. Our projects travel from product design to interiors, retail & architecture.