The Purple House in Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK, deisgned by Antonino Cardillo is a collection masterfully collated volumes climbing up the geometric ladder. Monolithic forms slip past each other, completed in a stone which has a particular austerity to it. The building is symmetrical internally, bringing about dualities which make this seemingly ‘carved from’ building a refined example of just damn good architecture. I think perhaps this might be found in both Architecture Digest and Architectural Record.
© Antonino Cardillo
Particularly catching are the twin living areas. Nine ‘Lines’ of stone pierce the walls and ceiling of the spaces, allowing a gentle, calming light to fill the space- and casting dramatic shadows across the space. Oh and the whole house has a purplish motif. Very calming.
By: Matt Davis
© Antonino Cardillo
