Tomba Brion is at once monumental yet meditative. The architecture seems to dissolve at its edges through faceted detailing while void spaces become a threshold between the natural and built environment. A masterpiece in holistic design, its architectural language is carried through to the smallest of details.

For Villa Carlo, I drew upon Scarpa’s stepped and sculpted engravings, voids and emphasis on elemental form. This can especially be seen in the entranceway – a charred timber front door is set in faceted off-form concrete with a custom brass pull inspired by the geometric carvings in Tomba Brion.

Scarpa aimed to “make a certain kind of architecture that could emanate a sense of formal poetry.” His philosophy has greatly influenced me, whether through my architecture, interiors or furniture design.

Tomba Brion Photography: Kelly Geddes

Villa Carlo Photography: Pablo Veiga