GREEN LIVING
Curvaceous and linear furniture combine harmoniously, as do modern icons by current designers and vintage designs that combine to represent the owners’ personalities. Eero Saarinen’s timeless Womb armchair for Knoll and a minimalist Jorge Zalszupin bench juxtapose with Slow armchairs from Vitra, as well as whimsical Klara armchairs and a rotund Sushi pouf from Moroso.
The lighting selection is equally congruous. An anthropomorphic Gubi Gräshoppa standing lamp animates the space, and an assortment of George Nelsondesigned paper lanterns for Herman Miller emits a cosy glow. On the walls, the clients’ art collection adds punch and colour, like the furniture. For instance, in the living area, a Tomie Ohtake artwork lends a dash of maroon while Duane Benatti’s graphic, contemporary artwork behind a Minotti sofa enlivens the atmosphere.
Downstairs, retractable timber screens make the bedrooms feel more cloistered. When opened, nature becomes part of the interior experience. “We created a private garden that surrounds the house so all the bedrooms can have a nice view. Windows are f loor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall to maximise the natural light coming in,” says Furlanetto.
The bathrooms, which are mostly pushed to the edge, are also privy to this light and scenery. Access to nature is an important part of the firm’s approach. That the clients spend their free time under the sun, busy making olive oil on the family farm, attests to their love of the outdoors. A home should make living easy for its occupants, and in this case it more than fulfils their needs.