GARUGLIERI architetti
Suspended between rows of olive trees and the distant profile of the sea, this villa on the Versilia hills was born as a measured gesture, rooted in the land and oriented towards the light. It doesn't shout, it doesn't ostentate, it allows itself to be discovered little by little, following the curve of the hill and the slow rhythm of the Tuscan landscape.
The project stems from the desire to convey the idea of an authentic home, where the architecture doesn't interrupt but rather accompanies the landscape. The proportions are those of the farmhouses of memory: a compact plan, a pitched roof with pantiles and tiles, and deep loggias that provide shade and coolness. But nothing is nostalgic or imitative: every choice is carefully calibrated to convey comfort, beauty, and a sense of belonging. The house overlooks the landscape, discreetly opening onto a terracotta terrace and a swimming pool that skims the landscape, suspended among the olive trees.
Inside, the materials speak volumes: the handcrafted terracotta underfoot, the chestnut beams overhead, the lime-plastered walls softly reflecting the daylight. These are materials that breathe, bearing the marks of time, speaking a familiar language.
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The heart of the villa is the kitchen, spacious and bright, overlooking the greenery. Here, stone dominates: the cipollino green marble countertops, with their liquid veining and deep tones, lend character and freshness. It's a lived-in kitchen, designed to accommodate everyday tasks and leisurely conviviality, with solid wood cupboards, under-counter curtains, and exposed ceramics and cookware. A large brick fireplace dominates the wall, almost marking the domestic rhythm of the seasons.
The living room is centered around a second, more intimate fireplace, overlooking a secluded corner of the house. From the windows, you can glimpse the sloping hills, the stone walls, and the windswept foliage. The light, never intrusive, enters like a painting, filtered by dark wood frames and enhanced by the warm reflections of the floor.
Outside, the house is surrounded by a simple yet well-kept garden, where lavender, olive, fig, and lemon trees coexist with relaxation areas and small viewing platforms. No forced landscape: the vegetation grows almost spontaneously, accompanied only by subtle signs of stone and light.