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Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. Villa in Sardegna, Italy by Reload Architecture & ResearchFebruary 14th, 2019 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Reload Architecture & Research Villa M is a renovation project of 2016. A jewel in the wild green of southern Sardinia (Italy), more precisely in Villasimius, a few steps from the sea and the beaches. The intervention involved both the interior and exterior, including the construction of two small extensions, one in the main building and one in the small annex. The main objective was to give more prominence to the beauty of the place, the landscape, nature and local materials, so predominant, that left no choice but simplicity and purity in the forms and lines.
Crossing the pedestrian alley we arrive at the entrance where we find the corten steel gate, simple and homogeneous, set in a local stone texture. We are then welcomed by a mosaic-carpet that welcomes us at home; a house that saw the mild climate of this region knows no boundaries between inside and outside, in fact hidden by the green leaves of a giant Ibiscus, we find an outdoor shower. Continuing a little further on, we arrive in a small square, the heart of the whole property and from here we can finally get an idea of the development of the whole project, on the one hand access to the guest annex and on the other ‘access to the main house and the Mediterranean garden, is also the first point where we can finally see the sea and the pool. Walking along the stone staircase from the iron handrail, we descend into the main garden in front of the house and here the splendor of the sea and the infinite sky, envelop and surround everything, becoming absolute protagonists and perfect background for the large windows inside the home. The first room we find entering is an open space, living area with kitchen and master bedroom fused together, separated only by a light curtain. the simple and essential kitchen, does not want to be the protagonist of the scene, like the three iron lamps suspended in the high ceiling, which fill the space but without weighing it down; the master bedroom with walk-in closet and small mezzanine-study, is full of details, such as the living area, which suggest us the love of the owner for the sea and boats. On one side of the kitchen leads to the children’s room, with a bunk bed, while on the other, a long but bright corridor leads us into the bathroom, simple and functional. Under the wooden porch of the house, in a corner sheltered by the mistral wind, the large masonry dining table is located right next to the outdoor kitchen in Biancone di Orosei. In the most panoramic area of the house, instead we find the swimming pool, with edge in Sardinian granite, immersed in the Mediterranean scrub and on the side, in a hidden terrace, the wooden solarium. Built on several levels with stone walls laid dry and hidden at first glance by the rich vegetation, develops the Mediterranean garden, where along the various paths and natural stairs, we discover the citrus grove, the almond tree, the area of aromatic herbs , the succulent plants and a small shelter, a sort of study-thinker hidden in the green, where you can rest in the shade of palm leaves. A project that has touched on more themes, such as the renovation and expansion of existing buildings, the reconstruction of all outdoor spaces, the study of custom-made furniture, the design of green with essences and native plants. Every material in this house has a story to tell and is the source of a hidden world that only wants to be contemplated. Wood, iron and local stones are the main materials used, natural or lightly worked. The attention to detail has been fundamental, nothing is left to chance, but the Light and the Nature still remain the real protagonists. Contact Reload Architecture & Research
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