Home of an ancient pre-Columbian community, the Island preserves the forest. Guests contribute to transplant a primary rainforest seedling to an area of secondary growth

The restoration of the castle by the Felluga family has been an attempt of valorization of what was already in situ: «Every stone, and even the trees, are all catalogued. And in the trees catalogue are also included the now 40 hectares of vines»

The Latin word Lutetia, believed to signify ‘marsh’ or ‘swamp’, makes us think of how european cities are not only history infused, but living history

Santa & Cole furniture harmonize with the fabrics used for the canopies and screens, with their patterns inspired by details of Pompeian mosaics preserved at the Archeological Museum. Co-founder Nicola Ciancio recounts the place 

Acquired in 2012 by London & Regional, after a four-year-long restoration period, lavishing over thirty million pounds, Cliveden opened. The House suspended its operations only for a month whilst the renovations.

Two buidings, two identity – while Casa’s familiarity was toned down with industrial elements, the opposite took place at Tipografia

Eight years of renovation to bring back the hotel as it was once. Hotel Locarno is also the inspiration for three publications, a theatrical performance, two novels and a book by Mondadori Electa, titled Still Roma. Hotel Locarno with a View

The penthouses were rooms for cello and violin musicians. The lobby area was the locker room and the Nobis suite was the audition room for students arriving at the academy 

Courtyards are not the sole design attribute that gives reference to the city location. From designer Antonio Citterio to the materials, suppliers and design inspiration. Everything is sourced from and connected back to the city

These ethnic communities are woven deep into the cultural fabric of the hotel. In conversation with C.E.O Andean Experiences, Ignacio Masías