Among Tuscan vineyards, a housing prototype for luxury tourism

After the presentation during the Salone del Mobile 2019, architect Beatrice Bonzanigo is ready to present to the public the first prototype of Casa Ojalá, a minimal flexible space for an innovative tourist experience.

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021

Foto Luca Miserocchi

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021

Foto Luca Miserocchi

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021

Foto Luca Miserocchi

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021

Foto Luca Miserocchi

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021

Foto Luca Miserocchi

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021

Foto Luca Miserocchi

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021

Foto Luca Miserocchi

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021

Foto Luca Miserocchi

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021

Foto Luca Miserocchi

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021

Foto Luca Miserocchi

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021

Foto Luca Miserocchi

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021

Foto Luca Miserocchi

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021

Foto Luca Miserocchi

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021

Foto Luca Miserocchi

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021

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Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021

Photo Pietro Cremona

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021

Foto Luca Miserocchi

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021

Foto Luca Miserocchi

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021

Foto Luca Miserocchi

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021

Foto Luca Miserocchi

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021

Foto Luca Miserocchi

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021

Photo Camilla Bonzanig

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021

Photo Camilla Bonzanig

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021

Photo Camilla Bonzanig

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021

Foto Luca Miserocchi

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021

Foto Luca Miserocchi

A tourist housing module that allows you to immerse yourself in nature at 360°, but simultaneously retaining the possibility of shelter and privacy. From this idea, Casa Ojalá had been presented by the architect Beatrice Bonzanigo during Milan Design Week 2019. The first prototype was finished and put into operation in the ancient heart of Val d’Orcia, Tuscany. Since then, the idea has turned into a company – founded with engineer Ryan Nesbitt – complete with a patent approved in 2020.

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italy, 2021

With a circular plan, the small architecture is inspired by nautical design, making the space of just 27 square meters a flexible gear equipped with manual mechanisms, handles, pulleys and cranks: interior walls that dematerialize sliding on invisible tracks, beds hidden flush with the mahogany floor, even the toilet is concealed. The architecture, more similar to a merry-go-round than to a house, can thus change its skin according to the needs and the moments of the day, now completely permeable to the landscape, now closed and introspective. The only constant elements are the bathtub and the bioethanol fireplace, sculptural objects that refer to the intimacy of living.

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italy, 2021. Photo Luca Miserocchi

Materially, the house is made from carefully selected lumber, recycled plastic fabrics, and handmade ceramics. “I think of the luxury of the home as a return of hands to the work, which is a root of evolution. Beyond the automatisms of travel and living today, between virtual and hyper technology,” explains architect Bonzanigo. On the central pillar that suspends the house from the ground, the fixed furnishings are grafted - bookcase, closet, bedside table and sink - and the steps that allow access to the roof, where the photovoltaic panels mounted and a mechanical system and water management, should help Casa Ojalá to become a self-sufficient unit.

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italy, 2021. Photo Luca Miserocchi
  • Casa Ojalá
  • Beatrice Bonzanigo
  • Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco
  • Wood-Skin, Victoria Yachting, Viabizzuno by Hi-Lite Next, Serge Ferrari, Harken by Mare Torino, Agape, Rototec, Culligan, Veleria Viganò, Serramenti Simonetto, Textim di Claudio Presotto, Sunbrella, Emap meccanica, IRS ingegneria realizzazioni speciali, Mafos, Ebel, Olfez
  • Montalcino, Toscania, Italy
  • 2021
Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021 Foto Luca Miserocchi

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021 Foto Luca Miserocchi

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021 Foto Luca Miserocchi

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021 Foto Luca Miserocchi

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021 Foto Luca Miserocchi

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021 Foto Luca Miserocchi

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021 Foto Luca Miserocchi

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021 Foto Luca Miserocchi

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021 Foto Luca Miserocchi

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021 Foto Luca Miserocchi

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021 Foto Luca Miserocchi

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021 Foto Luca Miserocchi

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021 Foto Luca Miserocchi

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021 Foto Luca Miserocchi

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021 Photo Pietro Cremona

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021 Photo Pietro Cremona

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021 Foto Luca Miserocchi

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021 Foto Luca Miserocchi

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021 Foto Luca Miserocchi

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021 Foto Luca Miserocchi

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021 Foto Luca Miserocchi

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021 Photo Camilla Bonzanig

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021 Photo Camilla Bonzanig

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021 Photo Camilla Bonzanig

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021 Foto Luca Miserocchi

Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá, Montalcino, Italia, 2021 Foto Luca Miserocchi