Villa il Gioiello: Tuscan symbiosis of old and new

Villa il Gioiello lies in the hills around Florence like the
subject of a romantic painting: with a
sophisticated dialogue between historical and modern elements, the Italian
studio Pierattelli Architetture has completely
reinterpreted the time-honoured manor house. The custom-made interior is
complemented by a large number of important works of art from the 20th century.
Fittings from Dornbracht fit seamlessly into the overall concept.
Half hidden by trees and old stone walls,
the villa is surrounded by hills in the Tuscan countryside. Pierattelli
Architetture completely redesigned the interior of the 700 square metre,
centuries-old building in 2024. The studio set itself the task of preserving
the magic of the past, whilst also taking into consideration the requirements
of contemporary living. It was equally as important to do the owner's art
collection justice, which includes numerous works by famous artists and
sculptors of post-war modernism, including Alighiero Boetti, Ettore Spalletti
and Mario Schifano.
Dornbracht fittings emphasise elegance

In this guest bathroom, the Vaia fittings in brushed platinum take a discreet back seat, allowing Carrara marble and travertine to take centre stage.
Photo: Dornbracht
Dornbracht fittings make a contribution to the aesthetics of the
bathrooms: in the main bathroom, where white Carrara
marble, blackish-green Verde delle Alpi marble, and walnut wood alternate, Vaia
fittings in Brushed Gold (23.9kt) create a discreetly luxurious atmosphere.
The balanced and elegantly reduced forms of the fittings created by Sieger
Design play their part in combining old and new. A freestanding bath and the
Aquamoon experience shower underscore the sophisticated ambiance. In the
remaining bathrooms, Vaia fittings in Brushed Platinum
are incorporated into the design in an unassuming way, allowing the elegant
Carrara marble surfaces to take the stage.