Autorenresidenz In Den Florentinischen Hügeln

Unique residence of extraordinary character, signed by architect and designer Umberto Brandigi (1928–2015), a student and interpreter of the Frank Lloyd Wright school. The property has been designed with an architectural language that blends international modernity with the most authentic Tuscan artisanal tradition.

Perfectly nestled in the Florentine hillside, this villa represents an emblematic example of an author’s residence, where architecture, nature, and light dialogue in perfect harmony. The project reflects Brandigi’s cosmopolitan education, matured at Yale University and professionally refined in New York at the SOM studio, translating into a refined and timeless vision.

The structure is designed to maximize the relationship between indoors and outdoors: according to the principles of organic modernism, the large glass surfaces open the living spaces towards the garden, creating a visual continuity with the surrounding greenery and a constant perception of openness and space.

The main residence develops with great spatial fluidity, favoring large and bright volumes where natural light becomes the protagonist. Located a short distance from Poggio Imperiale, the villa enjoys a secluded and exclusive position, while remaining perfectly connected to the urban fabric of South Florence.

More than a luxury dwelling, this property is a true historical testament to its designer’s ability to transpose American avant-garde—typical of major New York studios—into the classic and timeless framework of Florence.

In 2023, the residence underwent a meticulous renovation, capable of preserving the balance between the formal rigor of 1960s rationalism and the excellence of contemporary design, with the integration of the most modern technological systems.

The interiors constantly interact with light and the landscape, offering a spatial fluidity of rare quality: the bright living area opens onto an author’s kitchen, the heart of conviviality and the focal point of daily life.

With 6 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms, the villa ensures an absolute level of privacy thanks to the numerous independent entrances, making the property particularly versatile. Outside, a private park of one hectare hosts a centuries-old olive grove of 60 trees and extensive English lawns leading to a designer pool, elegantly nestled in the Mediterranean scrub.

Every technical detail is designed for a conscious and sustainable luxury:

- traditional heating system complemented by hot and cold air system for maximum indoor comfort;

- home automation;

- burglar alarm;

- photovoltaic panels.