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Villas in Via Piccolomini

Residential elegance according to Venturino Ventura

In the heart of the Aurelio district, a few steps from the majestic Dome of St. Peter, one of the most evocative and at the same time least known streets of Rome develops, N. Piccolomini Street. Famous for its singular optical effect, where Michelangelo's dome seems to move away as one approaches, the street is also home to a refined example of residential building. It is here that we find two villas designed by architect Venturino Ventura, a significant figure in Roman architecture between the two wars.

A heritage to be rediscovered
The villas on Via Piccolomini, designed and built between 1967 and 1968, represent a precious piece of the architectural history of the capital. The signature of Venturino Ventura guarantees the design value and construction quality of the buildings, still visible today in the attention to detail and in the good conservation of the buildings.

Typical floor plan and cross section

The buildings are distinguished by their elevated position and privileged orientation towards St. Peter's Basilica. This panoramic condition is further enhanced by the design choice to rotate the large windows with respect to the elevation plane, also increasing the surface area of ​​the balconies and ensuring an excellent visual perception of the context at each level.

The large balconies are distinguished by the presence of exposed steel struts, which support the overhangs and contribute to the dynamic design of the façade.