Monastero Arx Vivendi –a member of THE AFICIONADOS– is a new style refuge of luxury hotel and spa set within thick sacral walls dating back to the 17th-century. Located in scenic Arco -Trentino, sandwiched between the peaks of the mountain and the palms of Italy’s Lake Garda, which is just 4km away.
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The Aficionados
Welcome to 'Arboreal Home,' a marvel of architectural ingenuity seamlessly integrated into the timeless landscapes of Sardinian nature. This villa is a testament to a harmonious blend of nature-inspired design and the transience of life, offering an oasis of tranquility among the oleanders of Sardinia.
Project name
Arboreal Home
Architecture firm
Studio 13
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Prome.ai, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Pietro Bersini
Typology
Residential › House
Casa Nato is a single villa that stands out for its innovative and functional architecture. The structure consists of three distinct volumes, each designed to fulfill specific functions, thus creating a well-organized and harmonious living environment.
Architecture firm
ZDA | Zupelli Design Architettura
Location
Azzano Mella, Brescia, Italy
Photography
Matteo Sturla
Principal architect
Ezio Zupelli, Carlo Zupelli
Design team
Ezio Zupelli, Carlo Zupelli
Collaborators
Matteo Sturla, Ottavia Zuccotti, Marco Bettera, Francesca Salvoni
Typology
Residential › House
Migliore+Servetto, which is internationally recognised for its excellence in the field of Exhibition Design and the design of communication spaces, has conceptualised a new interior design project for The Human Safety Net, the Generali Group foundation headquartered in Venice within the historical building of Procuratie Vecchie in Saint Mark’s Squa...
Project name
The new Bookstore of The Human Safety Net Foundation within the Procuratie Vecchie in Saint Mark’s Square in Venice, Italy
Architecture firm
Migliore+Servetto
Location
Saint Mark's Square, Venice, Italy
Photography
Courtesy of Migliore+Servetto
Principal architect
Ico Migliore, Mara Servetto
Interior design
Migliore+Servetto
Client
The Human Safety Net Foundation, Generali Group
Typology
Commercial › Book Store
Bella Vista is not just any ordinary conference hall - it is a modern and minimal architectural masterpiece that is sure to leave a lasting impression on all those who visit. This stunning venue has been designed with a focus on simplicity and elegance, creating a space that is both functional and beautiful.
Project name
The Bella Vista
Architecture firm
Rabani Design
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, Corona Renderer, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Sara Ahmadian
Collaborators
Mohammad Hossein Rabbani Zade
Visualization
Sara Ahmadian
Status
Under Construction
The restoration and energy retrofit of Villa Rossi in Ivrea, conducted by the Torinese architectural firm G Studio, represent an exceptional example of how it's possible to preserve and rejuvenate a 20th-century building while maintaining its authenticity.
Architecture firm
G. Studio
Photography
Fabio Oggero, Paolo Mazzo
Principal architect
Enrico Giacopelli
Design team
Enrico Giacopelli, Cristina De Paoli, Alberto Giacopelli
Structural engineer
Gianfranco Angera – Ivrea, Italy
Environmental & MEP
Stefano Fantucci – Polytechnic University of Turin. FAPA Engineering – Turin
Construction
F.lli Perino Company – Ivrea, Italy
Tools used
Pencil Staedtler HB, AutoCAD, Rhinoceros 3D, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Material
Special Insulation Products: Infinite R™ PCM, E4e – Arvier, Aosta Italy. Aerogel: AMA Aeropan. Cork Products and Blowing Insulation (Supplier): Centro dell'Isolamento – Villarbasse, Italy. Cork: Tecnosugheri Korkpan and Korkgran tostato. Pyrolytic Glass: AGC Flat Glass Italia S.r.l. – Cuneo, Italy. Ceramic and Sanitary Products (Supplier): Habitat + – Turin, Italy. Ceramic Products: Florim, Ceramica De Maio. Sandstone Sunshades: CEIPO – Chiusi, Italy". Tolin Parquets – Torre S. Giorgio (CN)
Typology
Residential › Villa
A restoration journey of soulful proportions, 12th-century monastery-turned design hotel Vocabolo Moscatelli is a tribute to consecrated heritage and contemporary Italian design.
Written by
The Aficionados
Photography
Courtesy of Vocabolo Moscatelli, a member of The Aficionados
The new residential village created by the Building Group in the former Galbani factory in Milan has been opened. Inside, 89 residential units with private gardens and patios, 5 commercial spaces and fitness or recreational areas, 4,500 m2 of park and the first communal aeroponic garden.
Project name
Forrest in Town
Architecture firm
DFA Partners / Boffa Petrone & Partners
Photography
Piero Ottaviano
Principal architect
DFA Partners
Design team
Gruppo Building / DFA Partners /Boffa Petrone & Partners
Collaborators
Agricooltur® / DILS / Hortensia / Titiro Digital
Civil engineer
Gruppo Building / Boffa Petrone & Partners
Structural engineer
Gruppo Building / Boffa Petrone & Partners
Environmental & MEP
Gruppo Building / Boffa Petrone & Partners
Lighting
Gruppo Building / Boffa Petrone & Partners
Construction
Building S.p.A.
Supervision
Gruppo Building / Boffa Petrone & Partners
Visualization
Gruppo Building / Dils
Tools used
Revit, Autocad, Blender, Lightroom, Photoshop
Client
Forrest in Town s.p.a.
Typology
Residential › Apartments
