Andrea Palladio, Vicenza, Italy, 1565-72
OfHouses guest curated by Studiospazio : ”The loggia on the ground floor is perceived as the main space of the house. It was hosting commercial activities at the time and gives a public character to the building towards the piazza. However, contrary to the impression from outside, the main space lies hidden in the upper floor. By treating the façade as three-stories high, when in reality the building has two, Palladio maximizes both the public and private character of this building.” (Photo:
© Marcok , Jonathan Makepeace, Fototecnica Vicenza, A.Rossi.)
