As well as being remembered for his manifesto on postmodern architecture and his numerous urban redevelopment projects, from Piazza Ghiaia in Parma to the Vecchio Mulino and Piazza San Silvestro projects in Rome, he is also known for his deep interest in the Baroque tradition. His work has always been characterised by the skilful use of geometry and the search for a dialogue between architecture and the environment, and in this house we find many of his characteristic features, such as the respect for local raw materials with the use of tuff for the façade, curved structures and spatial continuity, elements inspired by the teachings of Borromini (who is apparently also the name of one of the trees in the garden).

Portoghesi's genius can be seen from the outside of the house, which is entered via a drawbridge. Although the new owners have brought in new furniture, Portoghesi's creativity has been retained in the layout of the rooms. The house has a double living room with an open kitchen and a bathroom with sauna on the ground floor; a formal entrance hall, two bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor; a large room, a bathroom and a terrace on the top floor. The property also includes two technical rooms, a panoramic terrace and a paved area at the entrance suitable for parking and a reception area.