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A 1970s villa redesigned with modern interiors where natural light accentuates the qualities of tactile materials like solid marble and wood.
Located in a small village in Caprarica, in the province of Lecce, Italy, Casa Lèvanzo is a single-family villa built in the 1970s with circular, rectangular and octagonal volumes typical of the era. Architecture studio Margine renovated and redesigned the house for the clients, a young couple of professionals who wanted to simplify and modernize the interiors.
The team began the renovation process with the removal of secondary elements that blurred the clarity of the original design: the octagonal roof and a series of overhangs. As a result, the architecture becomes more coherent and minimalist, with the circular and rectangular volumes further enhanced with a white plaster finish. Additionally, the entrance veranda transformed into a new entryway with a corridor and service areas, expanding the indoor footprint.
From the entrance, guests reach the living room with boasts a semi-circular shape. A custom sofa follows the curve of the wall. The fireplace with a black gres base becomes the central feature of the room, boasting a hollow semi-column that doubles both as a functional and sculptural element. The fireplace also elegantly separates the living room from the dining space. For the kitchen, the studio designed beige cabinets and matching panels that conceal access to a pantry, a laundry and a bathroom. The corridor leads to the night area, which contains the renovated bedrooms and bathroom as well as a new walk-in closet.
Margine reconditioned the original Rosa del Garda marble that covered the floors, using the same material for the kitchen countertop to create a unified look. Casa Lèvanzo also features oak furniture, tufo blocks as partitions, and contemporary furnishings. Natural light becomes one of the main elements of the interior design, with sunlight accentuating the textures and colors of the materials and finishes. Photography© Marcello Mariana.
