Noto Hilltop Villa
Date | 2022 |
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Client | private |
Value | n.a. |
Location | Noto, Sicily |
courtyard heritage hospitality mediterranean old and new rehabilitation residential restoration villa
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The brief called for the restoration and rehabilitation of a hilltop villa in Noto, located in the south-east area of Sicily, and heart of Sicilian Baroque. The city and its Cathedral are listed as
Currently, the property consists of a roofed concrete frame structure. The design proposal aims at retaining and enhancing the features of the existing fabric, creating a seamless blend between old and new, as well as providing for a sense of openness and visual connection between the
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The heart of the villa is rooted in the Mediterranean green courtyard, designed to be fully openable, allowing the interiors to effortlessly blend in the exterior. An
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The interiors have been conceived to evoke an earthy elegant feeling, with a natural and neutral palette of colours and materials which would allow for the volumes of the villa to blend
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The living areas consist of double height volumes, in contrast with the bedrooms which call for a more intimate habitat. Moreover, all bedrooms are designed to overlook the surrounding landscape and are provided with an outdoor