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An abandoned palazzo

After lying abandoned for more than fifty years, faded with time and disuse, the palazzo was recently brought back to life through a meticulous restoration process led by Apulian architecture firm, Valari. The building had become so overgrown that it was initially difficult to visualise how it could rise from the ashes. But the bones and belief were there, and the decision was made to transform the ruin into the luxurious historic Italian palazzo that it once was, fit for modern yet timeless travellers.

A renovation not a restoration

Wherever possible, original features have been carefully preserved and made the protagonist elements in the palazzo's revival. Sweeping star-vaulted ceilings breathe light, air, and grandeur into the rooms; faded paint on the walls has been left as is to add texture and to demonstrate the passage of time; the cooling floor tiles decorated with scenes of flora and fauna signal the character and tastes of the original owners. Local carpenters and artisans used ancient, vernacular techniques to preserve these vital components intertwining them with contemporary furnishings. 

Outside in the garden, the age-old orange trees were instrumental to Palazzo San Vito's resounding atmosphere of eudaimonia - the ancient Greek pursuit of holistic well-being. The lengthy pool was built around the original vegetation demonstrating once more the ability to fuse a bygone era with modern comfort and luxury.

To ensure that every element of Palazzo San Vito sits in harmony with its environment, many pieces were custom designed, such as the show-stopping dining table, the stainless steel kitchen island and cocktail bar, down to the minute details like the bathroom sinks and the living room cushions. Modern design icons sit comfortably beneath centuries-old arches, creating a space that is animated through all the senses.