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The unifying theme of the design is travertine, which completely
covers the villa and continues inside. A palette of fine marble that
alternates between Navona travertine, walnut, sandblasted, bush
hammered and polished finishes, bringing movement and light to the
structure along with full-height windows that capture ever-changing
views. The home’s fluid volumes appear to have been sculpted by the
wind, following the contours of the land in a fascinating interaction
with the natural setting. The 1300 square-metre building unfolds over
three levels, in a harmonious symbiosis with the 5,000 square metres
of terraced garden and the panoramic infinity pool.
Conceived as a dynamic polyhedron, the villa evokes new emotions
from every side. The west façade, visible from afar and much more
symmetrical and regular than the others, offers the classic and
imposing image of a fortress silhouetted against the horizon. Its
starkness is softened by the presence of ancient olive trees and the
organic development of the architecture. The south façade, almost
completely transparent, opens onto the view of the Pevero and the
facing islands, while the large windows of the east façade act as a light
filter between the interior and the garden.

To the north, the main entrance immediately catches the eye. The
marble moulded frame with its asymmetrical embrasure converges
towards the portal which, like a textural painting in polished and
sandblasted steel, evokes a panorama of sails. From here, the interiors
unfold, rich in theatrical details like the backdrop that surrounds the
home theatre room: hand-plastered panels with gold and silver leaf
decorations echo the skyline of Cala Volpe, part of the evocation of
natural elements that characterise the home’s interior.

Bleached oak paneling and reflective surfaces give light and charm
to the entire second floor, designed as a vast open space where each
individual space flows seamlessly into the next, from the entryway to
the living and dining rooms. In the guest area, visitors are welcomed
and impressed by the wine cellar: an oak-paneled marvel dedicated
to wine tasting.

Villa at Cala Volpe, Sardinia, Italy. A harmonious project, under the attentive supervision of Fabio
Mazzeo, art director of the company Exclusiva, today part of Fabio Mazzeo Architects.

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