A harmonious synthesis between architecture and landscape
Like a stronghold that dominates and guards the valley below, Villa San Marino stands out against the limestone hills of the Valmarecchia, embracing the land of Montefeltro with its gaze. Architect Enrico Muscioni’s design stems from a careful study of the landscape, its morphology, and its colours.
The spirit of the land guides the design of the body at the base, which winds along following the curves of the terrain; it inspires the use of natural materials and their material finishes; it directs the building’s extensions and heights, solidly below the permitted threshold. In short, the architecture integrates with its surroundings, adapting perfectly to the attitude of the site and minimizing the contrast between nature and the built environment.
The building consists of two parts: the light-colored base with a bold spatula finish and the two geometric, dark-brown cantilevered volumes. The main body of the building is inspired by the nearby Fortress of San Leo and, similarly to the ancient Roman fortress, has single, elongated openings reminiscent of the loopholes of a fortified structure.
The two projecting parallelepipeds, on the other hand, have large openings carved into the volume that create interesting plays of light and shadow. On the rear elevation, a motif of corten panels acts as a binder between the base and the first-floor volumes, emphasizing even more the reference to the defensive walls of a castle.
Skyline Minimal Frames and Villa San Marino
At Villa San Marino, the window is the light boundary between the open panorama of the valley and the private, intimate interior. Skyline windows frame a portion of the world and, just like a wooden frame, enhances the best living picture that can exist, opening up new vistas of a scenery rich in history, layering, and beauty.
The oak windows with natural finish were specially chosen by arch. Muscioni, who personally designed and curated every detail of the house. The architect’s vision became our vision and his expectations an integral part of our process of imagination and translation into reality.
The desire to regain an authentic connection with nature and enjoy its silence is manifested in the choice of wooden windows and doors. These not only harmonize perfectly with the materials selected for the rest of the building, but also meet modern requirements for technological efficiency and functionality. The combination of natural elements and advanced performance represents an ideal balance between tradition and innovation, comfort and sustainability.
The villa reaches the height of its charm during the evening hours, when the lights illuminate the structure and sculpt the material, enhancing every detail of the architectural design. In this context, windows with ultra-thin profiles not only do not interfere with this striking interplay of pure forms and lights, but rather further enhance it, allowing the beauty of the architecture to emerge in all its purity.
