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NOVEMBER CONTENTS
EDITORIAL
“Inspired by Zen minimalism” continues from page 3
“Struck by the atmosphere felt in some Japanese settings, by the hectic life that the country’s inhabitants lead, yet at the same time by the feeling of serenity and tranquillity inside temples and homes, I set myself the challenge of conveying these same emotions felt in those places,” the architect Duilio Damilano from Cuneo tells Ville&Casali. “Since the client requested a house with a contemporary and modern feel, I tried to design an environment that changes with the passage of time and whose colours also change, convincing the owner to love everything around him”. Zen architecture that simplifies everything, minimalist. “Less is more”, as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe once said. A philosophy today embraced by Californian ecologists and many others. In a new project that Ville&Casali is proud to present to its readers - the renovation of a penthouse with tower in Perugia’s historic old town - the architect Luciano Ciancaleoni from Foligno opted for contemporary furnishings without detracting from the classic character of the seventeenth-century building. A modern style yet attentive to design classics. The French interior design studio Nooor has also introduced modern comfort into a Hausmannian residence at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. Meanwhile, in Poland, a cosmopolitan couple have single-handedly furnished a villa in an international style having visited boutique hotels and antique markets all over the world. Finally, in Franciacorta, the designer Marco Carini has created a home in constant dialogue with its surrounding vibrant wood-garden landscape, using predominantly customdesigned furnishings and natural materials. The November issue also features many architectural and furnishing ideas, from conservatories to bathroom furnishings, from wood panelling to lighting. The luxury property section, in which Ville&Casali has been a leader for more than 30 years, showcases investment opportunities across Italy, but also includes a special report on the Langhe, Monferrato and Roero, places that currently offer unique investment opportunities.
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INTERIOR
Understated luxury in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower In a large Parisian apartment with spectacular views of the garden of Champ de Mars, the interior design studio Nooor has successfully rekindled the French spirit by restoring period parquet flooring and stucco continues from page 22
In an interview with Ville&Casali, Laurent Klein, Séverine Rebout and Philippe Tasso, co-founders of Nooor, a prestigious Parisian interior design agency with offices in Rue de Varenne, explained that “for all our projects we offer clients our savoir faire in order to design a bespoke universe where they feel truly at home”. And it is a refined French atmosphere that greets you as you enter this sophisticated more than 150-square metre apartment that looks out onto the garden of Champ de Mars and benefits from a spectacular view of the Eiffel Tower, in the heart of magnificent Paris. A peaceful retreat for an owner who loves privacy and wanted to live in a typical Parisian apartment. The round living room is the perfect place to receive guests, who can gather around the Louis XVI-style fireplace purchased from a flea market. Nooor redesigned the layout to create a private bathroom for each of the three bedrooms. Because a traditional air conditioning system could not be installed due to the constraints imposed on historic Parisian buildings, Nooor opted for a water-based system that does not require external units. To fully uncover the French spirit of the building, the designers focussed on restoring the parquet flooring and plaster cornices. The home has a timeless feel and exudes understated luxury thanks to the perfect marriage of classic French furniture and contemporary pieces. This is evident right from the entrance, where a bespoke piece of furniture showcases the owner’s Wedgwood biscuit jar, and continues into the living room that boasts a Bruno Moinard Editions sofa. INTERIOR
Classic harmony for a family home In Poland, a couple have designed their own home with elegant furnishings, taking inspiration from European design
