Eleven Studio

Founded in 2013, ELEVEN STUDIO is an Italian boutique architecture and design firm based in Liguria and working primarily on the Italy/France/Monaco border with high net worth, high mobility, high expectation international clients.

The firm’s CEO, Luca Possamai, looks at every project as a “unique opportunity to create design concepts that express beauty and elegance at their simplest.”

“The principles that guide our work are the space and light that are particular to each individual setting and the premise that architecture should be shaped by the people who live in it. We believe in working closely with clients: listening, anticipating, experimenting, optimizing, analysing and refining the concept along with teams of experts from various disciplines of architecture, design and construction sciences. We combine creativity with pragmatism to deliver highly individual projects that are functionally efficient as well as visually compelling, and offer a fresh perspective, along with knowledge of what can be achieved under the local laws.”

ELEVEN STUDIO’s clients have different expectations in terms of contemporary aesthetics, based on personal taste and requirements, with some preferring very linear and clean design, contemporary shapes and materials that integrate in the environment and have optimal sustainability, while others opt for a feel of authenticity and retaining elements of the traditional Italian house.

“What all clients have in common is the wish to create something truly unique that represents their own personality, their definition of beauty, and that allows them to enjoy as much of the stunning surroundings and views.”

In this context, luxury is perceived more as an experience; in using quality materials and connecting the indoor with the spectacular surrounding nature. Simplicity and uniqueness trump generic opulence.

Beauty is all about details, says Luca Possamai. In this context Italian craftsmanship comes truly into its own: from using locally sourced materials to appointing the most talented craftsmen with generations of experience, this is one of the strengths of designing houses in Italy.

Increasingly, buildings in general and high spec homes in particular are expected to be “smart”, automated and robotics-optimized.

ELEVEN Studio designs every project with the most efficient, environmentally friendly but also best performing solutions in mind, be it in terms of systems, materials, production method, transportation, etc. “There is no shortcut to perfection. Every project is treated differently based on location and the specific features of the landscape.”

Is sea view more important that sea proximity?

“There is no answer that’s universally applicable. While sea proximity is certainly a plus for some of our clients, views is certainly what counts the most.

This is why we try to design houses where interiors and exteriors blend in a seamless way. We want our clients to be able to enjoy the spectacular outdoors.” 

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“There is no shortcut to perfection. Every project is treated differently based on location and the specific features of the landscape.”