Downtown Design
redazione 3/02/2025

Natural harmony

Villa Apua unisce volumi regolari e materiali naturali. Accenti d'acqua e arredi Antoniolupi arricchiscono il design complessivo

PAN Architetti’s project for Villa Apua is based on the search for the relationship between the landscape and the memory of Forte dei Marmi. Its external appearance is the result of the superimposition of regular volumes, while the use of materials such as travertine and wood defines a palette of natural tones in harmony with the surrounding environment.

Villa Apua, Forte dei Marmi, Italy, design PAN Architetti

The desire to make water the protagonist of the space led the architects to involve Andrea Lupi in the design at an early stage. Several pieces from the Atelier_Living collection by antoniolupi furnish the master bedroom and bathroom, as well as the living area.

Villa Apua, Forte dei Marmi, Italy, design PAN Architetti

In the wellness area, the two Ofuro baths with the Meteo showerhead recessed into the ceiling invite you to relax, while the shower area features the Apollo showerhead and the Cactus multi-purpose bar, designed by Brian Sironi.

Villa Apua, Forte dei Marmi, Italy, design PAN Architetti

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