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Encountering Giacomo Manzu’s “Monumental Standing Cardinal” in a copse of soaring trees, or seeing the pine needles and spiderwebs among the weathered steel of Jules Olitski’s “Greenberg Variations” can bring on a different sense of wonder.

The structure’s strange configuration makes it appear more sculptural than architectural, and so, too, does Santomà’s vast and eclectic collection of iconic European design objects from the last century: a giant foam foot in the hallway by the Italian artist Gaetano Pesce, along with one of his butterfly-like Nobody’s Perfect chairs in the office, which sits near a wiry Parentesi floor lamp by the Italian designers Achille Castiglioni and Pio �Ѳ��Գ�ù.

Whether a wedding, celebration or just a perfect getaway with buddies, Villa Manzu is a private mansion on the water with eight master suites, private chef and dedicated staff, within a complex of top resorts close to Liberia International Airport.

Expert Tips: Sometimes doing less is more and relaxing on the sands of Villa Manzu’s private beach cove is one time when this rule of action pays off brilliantly.

As our trip ended, we said goodbye to our driver, Andreas, who delivered us to Villa Manzu.