NEMINI TENERI
Luxury villa with stunning sea view: eco-friendly holidays and relaxation in the heart of Sicilian baroque
Less is more encapsulates the stylistic essence of Nemini Teneri: independent living that blends technology, tradition, and innovation. It’s the philosophy of a free lifestyle, naturally a home, an oasis of biodiversity and environmental sustainability, crafted for both people and nature, where you can live with zero impact, in the province of Ragusa.
Less is more, the famous quote by Walter Gropius, first director of the Bauhaus, the iconic school of art, design, and architecture founded over 100 years ago in Weimar.
Nemini Teneri is the first residence in Sicily entirely clad with cork panels, featuring an artificial lake that supplies purified water and a natural pool, nestled in the Sicilian countryside among carob and olive trees.
Deluxe relaxation and bio-architecture: a contemporary villa full of charm for your Sicilian holidays, embracing the luxury of simplicity.
Architecturally, the house showcases its extremely minimalist character by juxtaposing and blending materials like cork, wood, concrete, stone, and iron, revealing their raw textures without compromise or pretense, reflecting the strong stylistic influence of Bauhaus architecture so dear to the owner’s family.
All materials used in the construction are presented as they are, allowing their “structural” function to purely convey the very essence of the architectural project, true to the concept of “less is more.”
Internally, all spaces are designed to be inhabited and lived in daily, as are the furnishings, crafted and arranged to avoid excessive ornamentation, bringing inside the materials used outside, such as iron and wood—this time treated with natural beeswax to further enhance its surface.
All materials used in the construction are presented as they are, allowing their “structural” function to purely convey the very essence of the architectural project, true to the concept of “less is more.”
The architectural layout, the position of the structure, the large windows, and the views were all designed to maintain visual contact with the sea and the surrounding landscape. No matter where you are within the property, you are captivated by the natural beauty of this stunning location.
The entire project was conceived to create a true oasis of bio-sustainability and relaxation: the lake, the pool, the garden, and the surrounding greenery all follow the same philosophy of respect for nature, integrating to form a self-sustaining ecosystem.
Cork gives the architectural envelope a clean, rigorous look that integrates well with the surrounding nature, providing maximum energy efficiency. A key subject in the narratives of many architects, following in the footsteps of a giant like Alvaro Siza… Stories interpreted by architects’ pencils and narrated through photographers’ images… Stories of life, of places, of cork, of people who have not simply become owners of a material but have shared its purpose.
The two curved exposed concrete walls are intentionally left visible, standing as a true sculpture that contrasts with the cork envelope, the surrounding nature, and the local stone, which becomes another defining feature of the project.
The structure is made of wood using X-LAM technology, in line with the architectural sensibilities of the owning family, aiming to create a low-energy-impact residence capable of providing excellent sound insulation and superior seismic resistance.
Wood, as a renewable and natural raw material, offers a unique living comfort thanks to its high airtightness, good thermal insulation throughout the year, complete absence of toxic emissions, and effective regulation of humidity levels in all rooms, as it can absorb or release the necessary amount of moisture.
Great care and sensitivity have also been given to the interior finishes, where layers of jute and natural lime, manually applied, lend a soft, distinguished, and welcoming look, beautifully contrasting with the helicopter-finished industrial concrete flooring and the kitchen wall, which is entirely clad in iron.
All materials, including floors, ceilings, and supporting structures, have been treated with various types of natural beeswax to further enhance their surfaces.
The construction of the lake, beyond blending seamlessly with the garden, serves as a phytodepuration system for the pool’s water, a 20-meter by 3.10-meter lap pool, where one can swim in complete privacy, enjoying the purity of water free from any chemical agents or other substances, leaving an extraordinary sensation of freshness on the skin.
The vegetation chosen to adorn the garden aligns with the project’s concept and was selected to avoid water waste, using drought-resistant, endemic plants that require little or, in some seasons, no irrigation.
All materials used in the construction are presented as they are, allowing their “structural” function to purely convey the very essence of the architectural project, true to the concept of “less is more.”
Modern luxury and sustainability.
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Contacts
- Contrada Coste Verdi, 97018 Sampieri RG, Italia
- +39 3484105132
- infoneminiteneri@gmail.com