Sulzano – Lake Iseo – Clive and Gina – ‘Our Corner of Paradise’
Project Manager:- Geom. Pierangelo Crespi
Architect:- Sara Ugazio
Team Co-ordinator:- Madeleine Morgan
Description of Works:-
The building is an ancient monastery from the 16th century located directly on Lake Iseo in Sulzano, Lake Iseo.
The entire monastery complex has recently been converted into a residence of holiday homes and is still protected by specific regulations for the preservation of buildings of historical interest.
The ancient vaults that characterise the entire flat could not be touched by masonry or furnishings. The client’s style was modern and minimalist and they wanted to have a comfortable living room and kitchen area with the warmth of the old fireplace and the modernity of custom-made lighting systems.
The master bedroom has modern furniture designed and handcrafted to measure. The equipment and the walk-in wardrobe divide the sleeping area from the relaxation area.
The original flooring has been retained and recovered in the design of the new house. We relied on local craftsmen to create the chandeliers and furniture for the bedroom, which the client designed himself (being an architect) but supervised by Pier and Sara. We installed new flooring and tiling in the new bathroom, as well as creating new plumbing and wiring, we bought the bathroom and accessories locally. The kitchen was created by local craftsmen, in order to adapt it, we had to close a wall rewiring and reconnect the new spaces.