Holiday home Casa Lam­ber­tucci

Situated on Via Appia Vecchia, between Genzano and Lanuvio, Casa Lam­ber­tucci nestles in the vol­canic hills of the Cas­telli Romani, not far from Rome. Designed in 1976 by Alfredo Lam­ber­tucci – a pio­neering Italian architect of the 20th century – for himself and his family, the house is a mani­festo of his research and tea­ching at the Uni­versity of Rome. Lam­ber­tucci, who spent his life exploring the theme of living, created an archi­tec­tural gem here.

What makes Casa Lam­ber­tucci special is its under­stated yet highly powerful pre­sence. Rather than domi­nating the land­scape, the house blends into the hillside via a trun­cated cone-shaped recess, so as not to obs­truct the view of the sea and the horizon. The archi­tecture, simple in both form and structure, plays on the prin­ciple of addition and sub­traction: a compact structure com­prising two long, par­allel walls, covered by a barrel vault and com­ple­mented by two striking organic forms – a central, cylind­rical staircase and a fire­place. At the same time, a recess in the basement creates a covered terrace.

The ent­rance reverses the tra­di­tional hier­archy and is accessed via a narrow bridge on the upper floor, where the bed­rooms and bath­rooms are located. The living area is situated one floor below on the ground floor. Both levels are con­nected by the spiral staircase and the fire­place, which also serve as sculp­tural ele­ments within the interior, struc­turing the space. From the living room with its open-plan kitchen, one looks across the open portico directly into Lambertucci’s former study, which still invites one to take a small or grand leap of faith.

Alongside the mini­malist fur­nis­hings, most of which were designed by the architect himself, the use of light is a central design element, thought through down to the last detail. Large windows and ver­tical glass block ele­ments flood the foyer and living area with natural light, creating an atmo­spheric con­nection between the rooms. This is enhanced by colourful pat­terns and art, whose com­bi­nation trans­ports you through time.

In 2023, architect Giorgio Mass­accesi res­tored the house, whilst pre­serving Lambertucci’s ori­ginal vision. Casa Lam­ber­tucci thus remains not only a tes­timony to 1970s archi­tecture, but also a vibrant source of inspi­ration – a bespoke retreat that cap­tures the very essence of living.

What to do

Hiking and cycling in the Castelli Romani Regional Park, with numerous trails through woods, vineyards and to vantage points, Swimming in the crater lakes of Lago di Nemi and Lago di Albano or at the seaside (approx. 45 mins by car), strolling through the historic old towns of Genzano and Lanuvio – with their annual flower and wine festivals, sampling the highlights of the regional cuisine, Trips to the surrounding villages, small wineries and, of course, to Rome (approx. 1 hour by car)

Why we like this house

A house that is as simple as it is extraordinary, playing artfully and with restraint on the interplay of levels and elements. An architectural experience!

This house is great for

Lovers of outstanding architecture, nature, culture and cuisine – whether for families, couples or groups of friends of up to 7 people

Sustainability

There is an electric charging station 500 metres from the house. Public transport: from Rome by train, bus and on foot; however, having your own car is recommended.

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