A sequence of contemporary natural stone steps reinforces the site's visual axis, leading to an elegant outdoor seating area sheltered beneath a bespoke bioclimatic pergola. This carefully composed space offers a refined setting for outdoor living while celebrating the spectacular panoramic landscape.

VILLA EMMA

Set within a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this contemporary villa occupies a privileged hilltop position overlooking both the Prosecco Hills and the Dolomites, ideally located between Venice and Cortina d’Ampezzo.

The architecture is defined by clean, contemporary lines, while the landscape has been conceived to create a seamless dialogue between indoors and outdoors.

Expansive glazed façades dissolve the boundary between the house and the garden, allowing the landscape to become an integral part of the living experience. Strong geometric forms establish the garden's formal structure.

Clipped evergreen cubes are combined with Mediterranean perennials to frame the approach to the main entrance, creating a timeless composition of texture, colour, and year-round interest.

On the opposite side of the property, an infinity pool is carefully positioned to capture uninterrupted views of the surrounding mountains, while a group of historic cypress trees has been sensitively preserved and incorporated into the overall landscape design.

A sequence of contemporary natural stone steps reinforces the site's visual axis, leading to an elegant outdoor seating area sheltered beneath a bespoke bioclimatic pergola. This carefully composed space offers a refined setting for outdoor living while celebrating the spectacular panoramic landscape.

The extensive roof garden is designed with an integrated seating area beneath the canopy of a contemporary pergola, while stepping stones set within gravel extend into the existing landscape. The planting beds feature a carefully curated palette of drought-tolerant species, including a mix of ornamental grasses, Mediterranean perennials, and wind-resistant cloud-pruned trees.

A sequence of contemporary natural stone steps reinforces the site's visual axis, leading to an elegant outdoor seating area sheltered beneath a bespoke bioclimatic pergola. This carefully composed space offers a refined setting for outdoor living while celebrating the spectacular panoramic landscape.

Adjacent to the private spa, a Japanese-inspired courtyard garden provides a tranquil retreat. Designed as a living work of art, it is experienced from within the building as a carefully framed composition, fostering a sense of calm, contemplation, and wellbeing.

The extensive roof garden is designed with an integrated seating area beneath the canopy of a contemporary pergola, while stepping stones set within gravel extend into the existing landscape. The planting beds feature a carefully curated palette of drought-tolerant species, including a mix of ornamental grasses, Mediterranean perennials, and wind-resistant cloud-pruned trees.

More than simply a sustainable landscape, it extends the architecture into its surroundings, strengthening the connection between the villa and the remarkable natural beauty of the UNESCO-listed landscape.

More than simply a sustainable landscape, it extends the architecture into its surroundings, strengthening the connection between the villa and the remarkable natural beauty of the UNESCO-listed landscape.