A journey taking in some of Tuscany’s most glamorous swimming pools
Not one, but many. Different, evocative, unique: these are the shades of water, which change depending on the materials used.
Let’s take swimming pools, for example: so similar at first sight, yet so different! Their shape, structure, features – and even the color of the water! The color of the pool bottom indeed plays a key role in its overall appearance, providing it with an elegant, rustic, or premium appearance, for example, depending on the context.
In Forte dei Marmi, one of Italy’s most prestigious beach resorts on the Tuscan coast, Laminam large slabs have contributed to the creation of numerous swimming pools, all linked by an important key assumption: every nuance, even the slightest, in the spectrum of the water helps create the identity of the environment, giving back its very essence to residents or visitors.
In Villa Glass House, for example, a majestic private residence designed by architect Antonio Tanzini, the color of the large swimming pool is, like the villa itself, a manifestation of its profound relationship with the surrounding environment. A proud interpreter of the refined quiet luxury of Forte dei Marmi’s historic residences, the villa indeed stands out from the green of the gardens surrounding it with its constructive imprint based on pure, light volumes with large windows.
As the finishing touch to a residential complex of the highest aesthetic and functional levels, the swimming pool to the front of the villa contributes to the creation of a figurative abstraction of the entire construction, with its light and natural off-white colors.
It is an ode to the beauty of minimalism, which strips the house of any decoration or frill in its elementary forms. Thus, the Ostuni travertine, used for the paving and cladding, becomes the faithful companion of the Laminam in Calce Avorio slabs chosen for the pool. “A choice made in a completely natural manner,” the architect, Antonio Tanzini, notes. “In terms of its color and texture, Calce Avorio was the solution closest to the natural stone which takes the lead role in this project.”
It is also a solution which takes into consideration the interplays of natural light and, with them, the importance of light design. A delicate and welcoming color which helps the pool integrate into the surrounding natural context.
The pool bottom in Calce Avorio facilitated our work in terms of light and reflections. The light color indeed reflects all types of light in a neutral manner, facilitating the ever-different interplay of natural light with the changing of the seasons, the time of day and the weather conditions. Artificial light, which is more static, provides the water with different chromatic effects depending on the chosen color temperature, ranging from cold to warm.
Resort Miramonti
Remaining in Forte dei Marmi, we move on to Resort Miramonti, a four-star hotel. Nestled in the heart of Roma Imperiale, the Miramonti Resort stands as an icon of luxury and refinement. Its geometric and rational lines define the space with precision, creating breathtaking perspectives that go beyond imagination.
The architectural mastery, designed by Archdesigner Michele Vitaloni, CEO of VITALONI+PARTNERS, is evident in every corner, where impeccable expansion meets refined simplicity.
"The choice of materials speaks of elegance," says the Archdesigner: every element is carefully selected to enhance the overall opulence. The Miramonti Resort is not just a hotel; it is a testament to refined and precise design. From its strategic location to meticulous details, every aspect invites guests into a world where luxury is not just a word but an engaging experience."
The pool
The pool at the Miramonti Resort, boasts the aesthetic, tactile quality as well as the technical performance of the large Laminam Calce slabs in Grey, used for the cladding, the external walkway (pool edge), and the furnishings: these are cubic-shaped seats immersed in the pool adjacent to the bar area, with an interesting compositional solution that allows guests to sip a drink or enjoy a snack while physically immersed in the dynamic nuances transferred to the surface by the Calce collection.
Soft and always in fashion, Grey serves as the backdrop to a pool that—once filled—seems to impose its presence and harmoniously converse with the wood of the walkways and the white structure of the building. In this way, the water, aided by the discreet strength of Calce Grey, seems to become more intense, fuller, and assumes personality, standing out between the greenery and its own structure.
Well-being, relaxation, but also extreme elegance. The right mix for an exclusive environment that aims to offer the best to its guests. From the natural freshness of Calce Avorio to the elegant softness of Calce Grigio: how many shades can the surface of water in a pool context count?
