Surrounded by an olive grove and overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea as well as the Aurunci mountains Villa Due Pini is situated on a hill above the small town of Itri. The house is also known as “White Pumpkin” and as unusual as its name is its story of origin: The villa is based on the redesign of an unfinished reinforced concrete skeleton. The initial structure determines the roof pitch and defines the visible concrete framework of the living room. The austere appearance of the architecture is broken up by two terraces that open the house to the outside and by the facade of white ceramic mosaic. The entrance and the base in orange create colourful accents. Villa Due Pini was designed by Cherubino Gambardella who is considered one of the most influential contemporary architects in Italy. He was the model for the main character in the award-winning film ”La grande bellezza” directed by Paolo Sorrentino.
Part of the Architecture Biennale 2014, Villa Due Pini is akin to a piece of art. With a living area of about 230 sqm, the villa has two spacious bedrooms with balcony and terrace respectively, two children’s rooms and two bathrooms. Downstairs the generous living space leads from the lounge directly onto the kitchen-dining area. Clay-coloured concrete floors, white walls with contemporary art, and a few splashes of colour like orange surfaces define the ambience. The large terrace leads to the infinity pool and from there to the olive garden, whose terraces are upheld by ancient dry stone walls. Citrus trees grow in the courtyard at the back of the house.
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What to do
The beaches of Sperlonga and Gaeta are a mere 15-minute drive away. It is also possible to do day trips to the island of Ponza. Walkers have a tremendous numbers of trails to choose from and explore in the Aurunci mountains and along the coastline. Capri, Ischia, Pompeii, Amalfi are not far away. There a good train connections to Rome and Naples.
Why we like this house
A house that combines exceptional aesthetics with simple, unpretentious elegance.
This house is great for
Families, also ideal for a holiday of 2 families with small children.
Details
Region | IT – Italy, Lazio, Itri |
Name | Villa Due Pini |
Scenery | situated on a hill overlooking the mountains and the sea |
Number of guests | 4 adults plus 4 children |
Completed | 2012 |
Design | Cherubino Gambardella (architet), Naples |
Published | Mark 2012, Domus 2012, Lettera Ventidue 2013 |
Specials | Villa Due Pini was presented as part of the Architecture Biennale 2014. |
Awards | Cersaie Bologna Award, category "Best Residential House", 2012 |
Architecture | Modern |
Accomodation | House |
Criteria | 1-8 (house/apartment), Beach, Family, Garden, Hiking, Mountains, Pool, Sea |
Same Partners | Casa Capriccio Alto, Villa Capri |
Same Architects | Casa Capriccio Alto, Villa Capri |
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