Site Plan, Casa Scalesciani

Alberto Ponis was an Italian architect born in 1933. Originally working in London with Erno Goldfinger and Denys Lasdun, Ponis was influenced by the movements of Modernism and Brutalism present in British architecture at the time, and the natural and urban landscapes of London.

In 1964 he started his practice on Sardinia. The Palau area offered an alternative to the wealthy, touristy Costa Smeralda, and the houses he designed seemed to meld with the windswept, remote coastline, themselves becoming a part of the landscape.

This drawing shows a site plan for one of these homes, Casa Scalesciani made in 1977.

“A preliminary sketch I made in 1974 envisioned a single file of small square rooms, as if holding hands to prevent them tumbling into the sea”.

The original was made with pen and ink on tracing paper, an expressive drawing that gives the sense of having been made by someone with a true connection with this landscape.

The original work is held by Drawing Matter, an organisation that explores the role of drawing in architectural thought and practice. We have collaborated with them to bring highlights from their extraordinary collection to a wider audience. Explore Drawing Matter here. 

A Giclée fine art print on 310gsm Hahnemühle Hemp paper.

Our beautiful frames are handmade in Somerset, using sustainably sourced FSC timber and acid-free, conservation mount board to protect your print.

To complement this print, we have carefully selected some hand painted and waxed frame finishes for you to choose from. Alternatively, explore our complete collection of finishes here, or provide us with your own.

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