The house is a tribute to the land from which it emerges, with stone volumes built from the excavation’s leftover stone, in contrast to which large glazed surfaces allow guests to immerse themselves completely in the surrounding nature, bringing the outside inside and creating an unparalleled experience in continuity with the landscape.
In the municipality of Quartu Sant’Elena, in the province of Cagliari, the coastal locality of “Terra Mala” (bad land), known for the presence of hard stones that do not allow cultivation, hosts the villa designed for a young client from the Czech Republic.
This part of the territory, considered inhospitable for years, actually presents invaluable scenic characteristics, in an uncontaminated Mediterranean scrubland capable of enchanting visitors with a breathtaking view that embraces the sea and the entire Gulf of Cagliari.
The villa stands on a hill and harmonizes with the surrounding environment thanks to the use of a contemporary architectural language that, however, enhances and celebrates the context that hosts it.
The house is conceived to be a tribute to the territory that hosts it. Stone walls recall the historical vernacular constructions of Sardinia, even more tied to the land because built with the same stone from the excavation. The large solid volumes not only convey a historical elegance but also bear witness to a sought-after constructive authenticity and attachment to the territory. In stark contrast with the materiality of the hard stone, the extensive glazed surfaces liberate the horizontal planes of the floors and allow for complete immersion in the surrounding nature, bringing the outside inside the house and creating an unparalleled experience in continuity with the landscape.
The villa develops on three levels, each participating in the other; the master bedroom overlooks the living area, making the space fluid even between the different interior environments. Outside, the infinity pool blends with the horizon line so that the sea flows inside the house itself. Surfaces, flooring, and even wooden ceilings, both inside and outside the house, contribute to creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere in harmony with nature, inviting guests to fully enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the surroundings.
The extensive terraces, which act as extensions of the built environment, serve as both solariums and sun shelters for the lower floors. Similarly, the pergolas, extraordinary references to Mediterranean architecture, provide shaded refuge but also serve as a technical trick to host the solar and photovoltaic systems that make the building self-sufficient and sustainable, ensuring a reduced environmental impact.
