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The second plane — a wooden slat false ceiling — stretches as far as the kitchen and , on the other side , rests against a large textured wall . The latter is the third plane , which accompanies the full length of the living room . This wall is clad in Aurisina Lumachella stone , a rare fossil marble encapsulating a mixture of organic intrusions ; its surface is crafted to create vertical stone ridges reminiscent of the typical coastal karst shores carved by the erosive action of the sea and wind . The warm hues of the wooden parquet floor , recaptured in the false ceiling , imbue the spaces with a cozy atmosphere .
Behind the living area , characterized by the Flexform Cestone sofa , the dining room originates from what was once a porch and has now been incorporated into the interior project . This space , existing between the inside and outside and carrying with it the aesthetic features of one and the other , is served by an internal Valcucine kitchen and , when the large windows are open in summer , by the outdoor kitchen .
There is , in this project , continual dialogue between the interior and exterior resulting from an in-depth study of colors and textures carried out by Studio Panzera . An example is an exclusive hack used as a solution for the elevator shaft . This is concealed by a De Castelli oxidized metal sheet , with colors merging from blue to green , picking up on the shades of the Trieste sea . The same colors we again find in the furniture of the living area and the adjoining dining room , where the lava and glass Sciara table and Portofino chairs by Paola Lenti are dressed in light blue , dark blue , and green , in the interests of achieving great chromatic harmony .
A wellness area completes the ground floor and is accessed through a door concealed in the Lumachella wall of the living room . Here , in addition to the gym , three spaces appear in succession : a sauna , steam room , and dressing room . Clad in timber and green Costa Smeralda marble , the sauna and steam room show off their textural elegance and proportions , in contrast with the dressing room areas , in which metal , concrete , and molded glass give a rawer aesthetic .
A large glass door leads straight from the sauna to the garden and swimming pool .
TOP FLOOR
The top floor is reached via the lift from the living room . Alternatively , the stairs can be used ; here , a blanket of copper-toned metallic mesh , vibrating in the grazing light , flanks the double height of the stairwell .
On the top floor , the hallway divides the guest rooms and their dedicated ensuites
THE ART OF LUXURY Issue 59 2023