Italian architecture

Intervening within the historic fabric of Padua requires a sophisticated mediation between the layers of memory and the desire for contemporary domesticity. This renovation project, developed over a surface area of 75 sqm, undertakes a distributive overhaul to maximize spatial usability, responding to the desires of an eclectic clientele—whose taste ranges from Pop vibrancy to refined retro suggestions. Caption The rewriting of the home finds its starting point in the definition of the horizontal plane. The choice of oak flooring laid in a Hungarian herringbone pattern is not incidental, but constitutes the generating matrix of the entire intervention: a strong and elegant geometric layout that, recovering the tradition of histo... More

In the center of Treviso, the interior design of the Sectilis penthouse is configured as an exercise in spatial rewriting that works on the balance between the geometric rigor of fixed elements and the superficial treatment of finishes. The intervention, developed over an internal surface of 122 sqm, addresses two distinct compositional themes: the management of long wall curtains in the living area and the geometric resolution of a sleeping area with an irregular floor plan. The living area is conceived as a fluid continuum, unified on the ground by sand-colored cement resin flooring that acts as a neutral and bright horizontal plane. Set upon this base is the project's true organizing device: ash wood. Moving away from the logic of mass-... More

The interior design of this penthouse is defined through an investigation into the continuity of living, where matter is not intended as a simple covering, but as an architectural device capable of enhancing and ordering the space. The intervention explores the theme of the open plan, replacing traditional wall partitions with a system of functional backdrops. The goal is to create an environment where the boundary between different domestic functions is perceived as a fluid transition, orchestrated by the tectonics of fixed elements. The expressive lexicon is dominated by research into the potential of natural stone. Travertine becomes the generating element of the surfaces, explored through different processing logics that change its tac... More

Casa Sissa is a building designed by Gio Ponti and Emilio Lancia in 1934 in Corso Italia, Milan. The building is an elegant work where rationalist, eclectic and Novecento style elements coexist. Upon entering the exquisite marble foyer, one encounters a meticulously restored small office, preserving Ponti's original layout and reviving numerous features and details that were previously in a state of disrepair. Francesca Iovene Francesca Iovene Francesca Iovene Francesca Iovene The entrance unfolds into a dark, wooden space, leading to the principal rooms through formal double glass doors. From this central void we do experience the great light of the main work room, characterized by large tables and essential consoles.... More

In Treviso, a city and comune in northern Italy’s Veneto region, a conscientious dialogue between historic and contemporary architecture has taken form in the new AD Showroom. Designed by Treviso-based architectural studios GALEOTTI/RIZZATO ARCHITETTI and mzc+, the project combines the careful restoration of a neoclassical villa with the construction of a new contemporary volume in concrete. The result is a meticulously crafted composition, where materials, proportions, and details bring about a subtle yet powerful relationship between old and new. Marco Cappelletti Marco Cappelletti   A contemporary counterpoint in concrete The new showroom, built in sandblasted concrete with large glass surfaces framed in wood, ass... More

Piotr Maciaszek, Aleksandra Hyz and Karol Pasternak from NOKE Architects talk about the design of their first cicchetti bar in Poland. A few steps into the bistro and you can tell that this project merges art and architecture. What inspired you? PM: When you go to Venice you expect to be impressed. Venice is easy to imagine based on a single postcard, but to live it is something completely unique. The biggest challenge was to bring this experience to the guests of Vabene Cicchetti. There are a lot of new places opening in this district now, so we knew it had to be something truly one of its kind. We were inspired by pictures of Venetian eateries which stay open during periods of high tide (Italian: aqua alta) and are architecturally adap... More

The D.O.C. (Controlled Designation of Origin certification) wine produced on the hill on which Montecucco lies takes its name from the hamlet. The hamlet includes a small brick church, an agricultural building used as an oil mill, a residential building with a wine cellar below, and a complex of barns and warehouses. It dates back to between the first half of the eighteenth century and the beginning of the nineteenth century. Andrea Ceriani Andrea Ceriani Andrea Ceriani Andrea Ceriani Andrea Ceriani Andrea Ceriani Andrea Ceriani Mauro Davoli Andrea Ceriani According to the program, the production buildings will be moved elsewhere, while the entire hamlet will be renovated for tourist and accommo... More

The new Guesthouse-Hermitage is located within the Monastic Complex of Siloe, which spans an area of 38,000 square meters across a network of hilly pathways. The four living units, designated as external guest accommodations for occasional visitors to the Siloe community, are seamlessly integrated into the natural terrain and have been constructed without altering the surrounding landscape, pioneering a new form of sustainable living. Aurelio Candido Each housing unit, entirely complementary to the monastery's structure, comprises a bedroom with a kitchenette, a bathroom, a balcony on the north side, and a loggia to the south. The design meets accessibility standards. The building features a wooden load-bearing structure and infill, i... More

Casa Roverella is a villa created to embrace nature. The house is located in Puglia, halfway between Ostuni and Cisternino, in the Valle d'Itria, an area that inspired the entire project. The main intention was immediately to seek a dialogue with the natural elements present on the ground. A large oak tree gave the initial inspiration that led to the entire house being structured around it, making it the true protagonist of the project. Alex Reyto Alex Reyto Alex Reyto Every corner is designed to experience the spaces in continuity between inside and outside. The infinity pool makes you lose sight of the boundary between water and land, the outdoor spaces are livable in several places, allowing the house to continue to be w... More