Poesis Studio's Villa Caeruleum: A Cornerless Ellipse on Albania's Ionian Coast
Poesis Studio, located in both London and Tirana, has introduced Villa Caeruleum, a conceptual villa that has yet to be realized, perched on a hillside overlooking Porto Palermo along Albania's Ionian coast. The innovative design features a seamless elliptical shape, avoiding corners and conventional walls. Nestled low in the hillside, the villa offers stunning views of the Ionian Sea and a meandering bay. A narrow blue passageway leads to a sightline that unveils the main elliptical wall, fostering cozy outdoor courtyards. Beneath the surface, a sunken circular lounge illuminated by a skylight serves as the sole source of natural light. Rendered by Gracielo Mielli, this project aligns with other conceptual villas along Albania's coast, showcasing a minimalist material palette and flowing curved walls.
Key facts
- Villa Caeruleum is an unrealized concept villa by Poesis Studio.
- The villa is designed for a hillside above Porto Palermo, Albania.
- The design uses a single continuous ellipse instead of straight walls.
- A narrow blue channel cuts into the hillside as the entrance.
- The wall doubles back in two parallel curves, creating courtyards.
- A sunken circular lounge sits below a circular skylight.
- The project is rendered by Gracielo Mielli.
- The villa is part of a growing set of concept villas along Albania's coastline.
Entities
Artists
- Gracielo Mielli
Institutions
- Poesis Studio
Locations
- London
- Tirana
- Albania
- Porto Palermo
- Ionian coast
- Buenos Aires