At This Historic Italian Villa, the Garden Takes Center Stage—Down to the 150-Year-Old Bougainvillea

By Elena Dallorso

In this historic Italian villa there is nothing traditional, except for the location; nothing untouchable, except for an enchanted garden. Its current owners, who are also the founders of m2atelier, sought to completely reinvent the house, creating a home for the future that still pays homage to its past. We didn’t want a museum of memories, but a living home,” explains Bonelli.