The Restoration
The restoration has preserved the old house’s original architecture and atmosphere
An antique farming abode from the 18th-century in the centre of town, characterised by its small spaces, its labyrinth of staircases that open up on airy Loggias where corn cobs and tobacco leaves used to be left to dry, and on bedrooms full of light overlooking the surrounding nature.
We wanted to respect the structure’s memories by highlighting its original elements. The stone walls, the 1700s redbrick floors and ceilings with chestnut beams, the original arches and colonnades created by Meride’s “Picasass” in the 18th-century have all been restored, as well as the antique well with its hand-carved curved stones and fresh water straight from the mountain.
The antique fortified medieval foundations, with vaulted stone walls and ceilings, have all been restored and reimagined as a Wellness Zone.
All operations were guided by a wish to respect our surrounding natural environment as well as to provide all our guests with maximum levels of comfort.
The project was developed by architects Omar Berri (Studio R19, Milan) and Ambrogio Grassi (Studio Grac, Medriso) according to an architectural vision that incorporated philological principles, which focused on finding a balance between valuing the building’s historical flavour and maximising the functional comfort of this public space.
The project was then realised by qualified technical partners: local businesses, leading suppliers, and artisans full of passion as well as experience.
- Boffi, Cesana, Cielo supplied sanitary wares, taps and showers
- Pietro Calderari followed all the structural and restoration processes within the building site, with a personal passion for the project
- Danilo Fieni & Figli designed and created all sanitary and heating systems, with attention to energy-saving solutions
- Jansen – Andrea Villa – – were responsible for creating all doors and windows on request, with structures that fit harmoniously with the Locanda’s aesthetic, whilst retaining highly functional thermal insulation
- Listone Giordano produced a specialised parquet with natural oak planks for the Locanda’s rooms, following the tonality of the antique woods used in the ceilings, all done using FSC reforestation timber
- Lualdi Porte was responsible for the installation of ‘Rasomuro’ and ‘REI’ (concealed hinging) doorways
- Milena Maesani Restauri, – recreated the marble paste plaster in the rooms, following in ancient traditions, and ‘Cocciopesto’ surfaces for the bathrooms. She also restored the redbrick and wooden elements in the 1700s ceilings and the antique stone walls.
- Schick Roberto – followed the arrangement of the plants and continues to care for them with great care.
- Spinelli designed and produced the Locanda’s electrics systems as well as the data and communications networks that are innovative even by hotel standards
- Atelier Marina Cardis, was responsible for the interior design and the furnishings of the whole structure
- Marco Tortoioli Ricci and Tommaso Anceschi are the art directors, who designed the Locanda’s image, reconstructing the flavours of the antique spaces
