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THIS RESIDENCE IN MONTESILVANO, ABRUZZO, CREATES A PERFECT CONTINUITY BETWEEN INDOORS AND OUT, FORMING A SYMBIOSIS WITH THE SURROUNDING GREENERY AND THE SEA ON THE HORIZON
In Montesilvano, in the Italian province of Pescara, Villa del Ciliegio embraces its natural setting, going beyond simply integrating with it to create a symbiotic relationship with the surrounding greenery and the sea that extends to the horizon. The project, the work of Carlo Gaspari in collaboration with Beatrice Comelli, is the result of a complex plan that incorporates two lushly planted courtyards to establish a constant connection between the indoors and outdoors.
Inspired by traditional local homes, combined with modern technologies, the residence uses proportions, materials, and colors from the past to establish an ongoing dialogue with the surrounding landscape. The building transforms the characteristics of its site into design peculiarities, exploiting the slope of the land to create different levels as part of a raumplan approach, according to the principle defined by Adolf Loos.
The home occupies one belowground and two aboveground levels. The main living spaces are at ground level, including the living room, office, and kitchen, while the sleeping quarters are upstairs. At basement level is the utility area, with a laundry, cellar, and plant rooms. A central timber staircase acts as a focal point, forming the epicenter of the views of the surrounding landscape.
Large windows provide suitable exposure to sunlight while promoting visual continuity with outside. A soft color palette inside the home reflects the hues of the timber to create a warm, comfortable environment.
The courtyards are refreshing, welcoming green spaces that provide visual comfort for the residents. In the southwest courtyard, near the living room and kitchen, there are shaded spaces for growing ornamental plants. An impressive cherry tree surrounded by permeable paving occupies the northeast courtyard, located on the main façade between the living room, office, and staircase.
Even the volumes that make up the home have been designed to create shaded areas and highlight its sculptural forms. The main entrance is on the northeast elevation, while the smaller northwest volume incorporates a secondary entrance from the garden. Adequate space between the home and the swimming pool means that the pool always exposed to the sun to extend its use throughout the year.
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Location: Montesilvano, Pescara, Italy
Architect: Carlo Gaspari in collaboration with Beatrice Comelli
Gross Built Area: 175 m²
Photography by Iacopo Pasqui, courtesy of Carlo Gaspari Architetto
