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Cagliari, Italy
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Other Projects by Studio Marco Piva
Sardinian Villa
Cagliari, Italy
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Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2026
SIZE
5000 sqft - 10,000 sqft
A Mediterranean villa rewritten: a dialogue between 1930s rationalism, Sardinian landscape and contemporary Italian craftsmanship.
There are buildings that ask to be preserved, and others to be rewritten.
Located in the Poetto district of Cagliari (Sardinia, Italy), a short distance from the long coastal strip that defines one of the city’s most recognizable landscapes, the villa originates from the transformation of an existing structure dating back to the late 1930s, offering an opportunity to reflect on the theme of transformation.
The project, developed under the direction of Armando Bruno for Studio Marco Piva, treats the existing building as working material rather than something to be replicated or restored. The aim is not to reconstruct a presumed original authenticity, but to redefine the relationship between architecture, domestic space, and landscape through a comprehensive process of rewriting the building organism.
The intervention updates the villa to the needs of contemporary living, introducing new functional devices such as a lift, and reorganizing internal pathways and connections according to principles of accessibility, continuity, and comfort. Every design decision is oriented toward the construction of a coherent system in which architecture and interior design contribute to the definition of a single spatial experience.
The architectural consultancy involved the study of façade composition, the redefinition of existing volumes and architectural elements, the design of external finishes, windows and access spaces, as well as the harmonious integration of new technologies and building systems. Particular attention was given to the recovery of the building’s proportions and the enhancement of its distinctive features, such as the cylindrical corner volume and the central portico, reinterpreted through a contemporary language inspired by Mediterranean Rationalist architecture.
Continuity and fluidity are the founding concepts of the project, which focuses primarily on the construction of a new compositional order. Volumes, openings, proportions, and circulation routes have been rethought as parts of a unified system capable of overcoming the fragmentation typical of many contemporary residential architectures. The house is not conceived as a sequence of autonomous episodes, but as a continuous spatial structure in which every element contributes to the definition of the whole.
A delicate harmony softens the strong character of certain material and architectural elements. Curves and softened edges introduce a gentler perception of space, suggesting dynamic movement and naturally guiding both gaze and body through the interiors. Fluidity thus becomes not only a compositional principle, but also an experiential quality.
In this process, the relationship between interior and exterior plays a central role. Open spaces are not merely a functional extension of the building, but actively participate in the construction of architectural form. Paved surfaces, green areas, pathways, and reflecting pools define a series of relationships that extend the project beyond its built perimeter.
The swimming pool, in particular, is not interpreted as a decorative element but as a device for measuring space. Its presence establishes visual relationships, reflections, and alignments that strengthen the overall perception of the architecture.
The interiors are also approached according to an architectural rather than decorative logic. Materials and finishes are not applied as surface claddings, but as tools for constructing space.
From this perspective, numerous bespoke furniture elements were designed, from the dining room table to the walk-in wardrobe, from the boiserie details to kitchen and bathroom furniture, all developed specifically to integrate harmoniously with the architecture, reinforcing its language and contributing to a unified spatial identity.
Marbles, natural stones, woods, and textile surfaces define sequences, hierarchies, and different perceptual conditions. In this sense, material is not an added value to architecture, but one of the components through which it is expressed.
Particular importance is given to the Levanto marble elements located in the living area. Their function is neither purely structural nor merely decorative. They introduce a spatial rhythm that organizes the relationships between rooms and contributes to the perception of continuity across the entire floor.
The same principle guides the kitchen design. The central island in red marble is not conceived as an autonomous object but as an integral part of the architectural composition, in direct relationship with the columns, vertical surfaces, and the overall spatial structure.
The interior design is further enriched by the presence of iconic pieces of international design, selected not as isolated elements, but as components capable of dialoguing with the architecture and reinforcing its character without disrupting its balance.
The color palette draws inspiration from the Sardinian landscape and, in particular, from the scenery surrounding the Cagliari area: the soft pink of flamingos inhabiting the lagoons, the dusty greens of Mediterranean scrub and coastal steppes, and the mineral tones of stone and earth. These colors are reinterpreted in a contemporary key and translated into subtle accents, contributing to a sophisticated atmosphere deeply rooted in place.
Overall, the project proposes a reflection on the theme of architectural permanence. In a cultural context characterized by an increasing focus on image and the continuous replacement of formal languages, the project seeks a condition of greater stability through control of proportions, the use of materials, and the definition of lasting spatial relationships.
The villa does not present itself as a manifesto nor as a stylistic exercise. Its aim is simpler and, at the same time, more ambitious: to construct a home in which architecture, interiors, and landscape form parts of a single coherent system, balanced between memory and transformation, identity and contemporaneity.
PROJECT CREDITS
CLIENT: Private
PROJECT: Architecture Consulting, Interior Design, Outdoor Design
G+2 + basement
SITE AREA: 485 sqm indoor + 127 sqm terraces
DATE: 2023–2026
INTERIOR DESIGN & ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTANCY: Studio Marco Piva
LOCAL ARCHITECT: Ing. Luca Sanna
MEP DESIGN: Ing. Mauro Ledda
GARDEN DESIGN: Michele Chessa
LIGHTING DESIGN: Arch. Michele Schintu
GENERAL CONTRACTOR: A.P.I.C.E. Srl
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS: Sardaclima
ELECTRICAL & SPECIAL SYSTEMS: Mario Vadilonga & C.
INTERIOR FINISHES: Decorsystem - Edilsat
CARPENTRY: Casu Srl
MARBLE: Maccioni Marmi
SWIMMING POOL: Greco Piscine
LANDSCAPING: Baobab
IMAGES: Maurizio Morra for Studio Marco Piva
SUPPLIERS:
Aeg, Angel Cerdà, Baobab, Cassina, Daikin, Danese, Decor System, Duravit, Ernesto Meda, Falegnameria Casu, Flos, Fornasetti, Franke, Goccia, Greco Piscine, Grohe, iGuzzini, Intra Lighting, KE, Kettal, Lineaemme, Lualdi, Maccioni Marmi, Otis, Pergo, Poltrona Frau, PPG, San Giacomo, Seletti, Umbrosa, Villeroy & Boch, Vimar.
There are buildings that ask to be preserved, and others to be rewritten.
Located in the Poetto district of Cagliari (Sardinia, Italy), a short distance from the long coastal strip that defines one of the city’s most recognizable landscapes, the villa originates from the transformation of an existing structure dating back to the late 1930s, offering an opportunity to reflect on the theme of transformation.
The project, developed under the direction of Armando Bruno for Studio Marco Piva, treats the existing building as working material rather than something to be replicated or restored. The aim is not to reconstruct a presumed original authenticity, but to redefine the relationship between architecture, domestic space, and landscape through a comprehensive process of rewriting the building organism.
The intervention updates the villa to the needs of contemporary living, introducing new functional devices such as a lift, and reorganizing internal pathways and connections according to principles of accessibility, continuity, and comfort. Every design decision is oriented toward the construction of a coherent system in which architecture and interior design contribute to the definition of a single spatial experience.
The architectural consultancy involved the study of façade composition, the redefinition of existing volumes and architectural elements, the design of external finishes, windows and access spaces, as well as the harmonious integration of new technologies and building systems. Particular attention was given to the recovery of the building’s proportions and the enhancement of its distinctive features, such as the cylindrical corner volume and the central portico, reinterpreted through a contemporary language inspired by Mediterranean Rationalist architecture.
Continuity and fluidity are the founding concepts of the project, which focuses primarily on the construction of a new compositional order. Volumes, openings, proportions, and circulation routes have been rethought as parts of a unified system capable of overcoming the fragmentation typical of many contemporary residential architectures. The house is not conceived as a sequence of autonomous episodes, but as a continuous spatial structure in which every element contributes to the definition of the whole.
A delicate harmony softens the strong character of certain material and architectural elements. Curves and softened edges introduce a gentler perception of space, suggesting dynamic movement and naturally guiding both gaze and body through the interiors. Fluidity thus becomes not only a compositional principle, but also an experiential quality.
In this process, the relationship between interior and exterior plays a central role. Open spaces are not merely a functional extension of the building, but actively participate in the construction of architectural form. Paved surfaces, green areas, pathways, and reflecting pools define a series of relationships that extend the project beyond its built perimeter.
The swimming pool, in particular, is not interpreted as a decorative element but as a device for measuring space. Its presence establishes visual relationships, reflections, and alignments that strengthen the overall perception of the architecture.
The interiors are also approached according to an architectural rather than decorative logic. Materials and finishes are not applied as surface claddings, but as tools for constructing space.
From this perspective, numerous bespoke furniture elements were designed, from the dining room table to the walk-in wardrobe, from the boiserie details to kitchen and bathroom furniture, all developed specifically to integrate harmoniously with the architecture, reinforcing its language and contributing to a unified spatial identity.
Marbles, natural stones, woods, and textile surfaces define sequences, hierarchies, and different perceptual conditions. In this sense, material is not an added value to architecture, but one of the components through which it is expressed.
Particular importance is given to the Levanto marble elements located in the living area. Their function is neither purely structural nor merely decorative. They introduce a spatial rhythm that organizes the relationships between rooms and contributes to the perception of continuity across the entire floor.
The same principle guides the kitchen design. The central island in red marble is not conceived as an autonomous object but as an integral part of the architectural composition, in direct relationship with the columns, vertical surfaces, and the overall spatial structure.
The interior design is further enriched by the presence of iconic pieces of international design, selected not as isolated elements, but as components capable of dialoguing with the architecture and reinforcing its character without disrupting its balance.
The color palette draws inspiration from the Sardinian landscape and, in particular, from the scenery surrounding the Cagliari area: the soft pink of flamingos inhabiting the lagoons, the dusty greens of Mediterranean scrub and coastal steppes, and the mineral tones of stone and earth. These colors are reinterpreted in a contemporary key and translated into subtle accents, contributing to a sophisticated atmosphere deeply rooted in place.
Overall, the project proposes a reflection on the theme of architectural permanence. In a cultural context characterized by an increasing focus on image and the continuous replacement of formal languages, the project seeks a condition of greater stability through control of proportions, the use of materials, and the definition of lasting spatial relationships.
The villa does not present itself as a manifesto nor as a stylistic exercise. Its aim is simpler and, at the same time, more ambitious: to construct a home in which architecture, interiors, and landscape form parts of a single coherent system, balanced between memory and transformation, identity and contemporaneity.
PROJECT CREDITS
CLIENT: Private
PROJECT: Architecture Consulting, Interior Design, Outdoor Design
G+2 + basement
SITE AREA: 485 sqm indoor + 127 sqm terraces
DATE: 2023–2026
INTERIOR DESIGN & ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTANCY: Studio Marco Piva
LOCAL ARCHITECT: Ing. Luca Sanna
MEP DESIGN: Ing. Mauro Ledda
GARDEN DESIGN: Michele Chessa
LIGHTING DESIGN: Arch. Michele Schintu
GENERAL CONTRACTOR: A.P.I.C.E. Srl
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS: Sardaclima
ELECTRICAL & SPECIAL SYSTEMS: Mario Vadilonga & C.
INTERIOR FINISHES: Decorsystem - Edilsat
CARPENTRY: Casu Srl
MARBLE: Maccioni Marmi
SWIMMING POOL: Greco Piscine
LANDSCAPING: Baobab
IMAGES: Maurizio Morra for Studio Marco Piva
SUPPLIERS:
Aeg, Angel Cerdà, Baobab, Cassina, Daikin, Danese, Decor System, Duravit, Ernesto Meda, Falegnameria Casu, Flos, Fornasetti, Franke, Goccia, Greco Piscine, Grohe, iGuzzini, Intra Lighting, KE, Kettal, Lineaemme, Lualdi, Maccioni Marmi, Otis, Pergo, Poltrona Frau, PPG, San Giacomo, Seletti, Umbrosa, Villeroy & Boch, Vimar.
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