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Egidio Panzera achieved permeability between the inside and outside with large openings imposed by the reinforced concrete structure and also using materials and color hues inspired by the surrounding nature .
EXTERIOR
The villa ’ s exterior is characterized by a composed duality : the architect ’ s work is particularly noticeable on the ground floor , giving it a modern and dynamic appearance , while , on the upper floor , the original appearance of the home was intentionally kept in harmony with the village . This duplicity is also emphasized by the different colors of the exterior plastering : white on the top floor and gray on the ground floor .
The garden — a seafront terrace — encircles the residence on three sides , configuring the space to create three different areas .
The first one consists of an infinity pool which , almost like an artificial continuation of the seawater , fits the shape of the property ’ s border . A wooden surface acting as a sundeck appears to float between the water and the lawn .
The second part is the outdoor dining area , where a round table resting against the perimeter wall to elude hard corners , faces towards the Duino Castle and to where , at dusk , the sun sinks into the sea .
The third area is a large pergola that surrounds the house , producing , with its filtering canopy of teak slats , a graceful interplay of light and shadows . It houses a monolithic outdoor stoneware kitchen by Modulnova .
The home ’ s large windows are shielded by chic wooden sliding sun breakers that characterize the facade aesthetically and alternately obscure and disclose the view of the interiors from the sea and from the boats in the harbor . These help to weave the inside-outside dialogue that appears in all its glory when we move inside the
villa . Indeed , the windows can disappear by sliding into the perimeter walls , creating a seamless space between the interior and exterior , between the private space , the sea , and the sky .
GROUND FLOOR
From the dwelling ’ s entrance , three large tactile horizontal and vertical planes project the space outwards , visually connecting it with the living room , the garden , and the sea horizon . The bush-hammered Aurisina Granitello stone floor is the first of these planes , leading from the entrance into the living area .
Issue 59 2023 THE ART OF LUXURY