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Historic Architecture Meets Contemporary Living: Attic Renovation in a 16th-Century Villa


Within a 16th-century villa overlooking the Riviera del Brenta, just steps from Villa Pisani, this project blends historical heritage with contemporary interior design. The restoration of the ancient attic—now a bright and refined penthouse—enhances the villa’s original identity while introducing a renewed sense of comfort and modernity.

Open-plan living area overlooking the river, defined by natural light and original wooden beams.
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Floors

1

Residence

360 mq

Location

Fiesso d’Artico (VE)

Status

Completato (2024)

Large openings on all four sides fill the spaces with natural light, emphasizing the dialogue between the historic structure and the new architectural intervention. The river-facing open space combines living room, dining area and kitchen in a fluid, airy layout, while the more intimate sleeping area looks onto the English-style garden.



A central staircase leads to the mezzanine, a hybrid zone designed for both study and relaxation, directly connected to the dormer window on the main façade. Neutral resin flooring, dark wooden beams and restored original plasters create a balanced, material harmony. Interior volumes—intentionally set below the height of the beams—maintain visual continuity throughout the attic.

Gli affreschi mitologici sulla facciata e le aperture originali raccontano la storia nobile della villa Soranzo.
Affacciata sulla Riviera del Brenta, la villa cinquecentesca mostra il fascino della storia immersa in un grande giardino all’inglese.
Affacciata sulla Riviera del Brenta, la villa cinquecentesca mostra il fascino della storia immersa in un grande giardino all’inglese.

Iconic design pieces, including Vitra’s Lounge Chair & Ottoman, Gaetano Pesce’s Up Series armchair for B&B Italia and Gae Aulenti’s Pipistrello lamps, interact with artworks by Lorenzo Puglisi, adding emotional depth and a unique identity to the interiors.



The result is a home that merges different eras with elegance, bringing together tradition, design culture and modern living. A contemporary penthouse that reinterprets the villa’s historic legacy and transforms it into a luminous, intimate and sophisticated retreat.

Bright kitchen integrated into the open-plan space with views of the river.
Contemporary furnishings paired with historical architectural elements.
Resin flooring and exposed beams create a refined contrast between old and new.

Photos

©Giulia Maretti Studio

Styling

Magdalena Lindstedt

Open mezzanine used as a hybrid space for reading and relaxation.
Contemporary furnishings paired with historical architectural elements.
Contemporary furnishings paired with historical architectural elements.
Resin flooring and exposed beams create a refined contrast between old and new.
Resin flooring and exposed beams create a refined contrast between old and new.
Intimate bedroom overlooking the private garden.
Soft lighting and natural materials create a serene and understated atmosphere in this master bedroom.
Direct visual connection with the central volume and the dormer window.
Modern fixtures harmonise in the en-suite bathroom with the historic framework of the attic.
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Fiesso d’Artico, Venezia

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