Poesis Studio unveils a striking blend of architecture and art in Villa Caeruleum, a unique elliptical home nestled above Porto Palermo on Albania’s Ionian coast.
Envision a dwelling without corners, where walls flow in continuous curves. This is the essence of Villa Caeruleum, a concept by London/Tirana-based Poesis Studio. The villa wraps itself in a sweeping, uninterrupted blue ellipse, transforming traditional design into an organic form.
Design Journey
Your entrance is anything but ordinary. It begins in a narrow blue corridor, carved into the terrain, leading you to a breathtaking elliptical courtyard with expansive sea views. It’s an architectural play on tension and release that unfolds into a serene panorama, displaying once again their ability to blend structure with nature.
Multifunctional walls: An evolving canvas
The studio has created a structure whose blue wall isn’t just a boundary; it transforms along its path. It doubles back for secluded courtyards and curves to frame the sea, mountains, and sky, ensuring each step is a new discovery. Its asymmetrical oval design means the house can’t be captured in a single view, making exploration a reveal of new perspectives.
At certain points, the wall thickens and thins, shaping the environment around it. This dynamic form blurs the lines between architecture and landscape and is yet another example of their mastery in redefining living spaces.
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Subterranean elegance: A serene retreat
Beneath the sunlit main deck lies a contrasting space—a dim, tranquil lounge in deep blue hues. A circular skylight overhead lets in beams of Mediterranean sunlight, creating a serene atmosphere reminiscent of a film set, enhanced by the room’s ribbed seating. In this hidden gem, Poesis Studio showcases yet another dimension of design elegance.
An architectural masterpiece
Villa Caeruleum is brought to life through the artistic lens of CGI artist Gracielo Mielli. Its unique design, set against Albania’s rustic vistas, foreshadows a new direction in residential architecture, and is one where the team reveals their visionary artistry.
- Design Team: Poesis Studio (London / Tirana)
- CGI Renders: Gracielo Mielli
- Location: Porto Palermo, Albania
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Frequently asked questions
What is the design concept of Villa Caeruleum?
Villa Caeruleum is designed as a unique elliptical home without corners, where walls flow in continuous curves, transforming traditional design into an organic form.
How does the entrance of Villa Caeruleum enhance the experience?
The entrance is a narrow blue corridor carved into the terrain, leading to an elliptical courtyard with expansive sea views, creating an architectural play on tension and release.
Who is responsible for the CGI renders of Villa Caeruleum?
The CGI renders of Villa Caeruleum are created by CGI artist Gracielo Mielli.