Interior of the Villa Planchart, Caracas, Venezuela, 1953–57. The main double-height reception room, which is split on two levels, each defined by a distinct floor pattern and furniture arrangement. In the foreground, Ponti debuted his Mariposa armchairs (Cassina, model 851 of 1954), made by Cassina, in leather upholstery. At the back, a set of armchairs and a sofa from the Diamond line (also of 1954). Hanging above, there is a sitespecific installation by Jesus Rafael Soto, added after Ponti completed the villa. To the left, a small loggia, with a moon emblem, leads to the master bedroom. A secondary balcony with a sun emblem is directly opposite across the space, in front of the guest bedroom. Photo © Antoine Baralhe.