PIOPPO

Pioppo opens like a memory of the Mediterranean, where the sun plays on hand-crafted surfaces and the sea remains in constant dialogue with the architecture. Its interiors and exteriors shift seamlessly between the built and the natural, where time feels paused in a sequence of warm lights, long shadows, and tactile details. The rough white stucco walls curve gently around tiled floors and wooden accents, forming a sensual geometry that is both spontaneous and precise. Interiors are enriched with original furniture, vintage ceramics, hand-painted tiles, and soft reflections from Murano glass elements. Furnishings, whether sculptural or strictly modernist, are placed in balance with the architecture’s flowing lines. Every room opens to a framed view—the garden, the sea, or the terraces—creating a cinematic atmosphere that never feels staged. A palette of sun-washed neutrals meets accents of blue, green, and rust, echoing the coastal landscape outside. This place invites slow movement and observant stillness. The staircases wrap into curves, patios extend into the horizon, and textures lead the eye with minimal distraction. Light transforms the house throughout the day, shifting from crisp and bright to soft and amber-toned. The location offers distinct photographic opportunities—from graphic architectural details and vintage design pieces to immersive wide shots that blend space and landscape. Natural sound is limited to wind, sea, and the occasional creak of old wood, offering ideal conditions for filming. It is a setting that doesn’t need intervention—it lends itself naturally to narrative, editorial, and atmospheric productions alike. Pioppo is not a backdrop but a presence—elegant, calm, and deeply rooted in place.

Photos by PAOLO DI LUCENTE