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Margine Architects Renovate 1970s Villa in Salento for Young Couple

architecture-design · 2026-04-21

Margine architects Giulio Ciccarese and Valentina Pontieri have redesigned a single-family villa in Caprarica di Lecce, Italy, updating its 1970s aesthetics and functions for a young professional couple. The project, named Casa Lèvanzo, covers 140 square meters and is set for completion in 2026. Curated by Hadir Al Koshta, the renovation is situated in a small Salento village within the province of Lecce. The architectural team includes Arch. Samuele Stamerra and Designer Giulia Josè Conte. Photographs by Marcello Mariana document the house, which falls under the category of residential architecture.

Key facts

  • Casa Lèvanzo is a renovation of a 1970s villa in Caprarica di Lecce, Italy
  • The project is designed for a young professional couple
  • Architects Giulio Ciccarese and Valentina Pontieri of Margine led the redesign
  • Completion is scheduled for 2026
  • The villa covers an area of 140 square meters
  • Curator Hadir Al Koshta oversaw the project
  • The architectural team includes Arch. Samuele Stamerra and Designer Giulia Josè Conte
  • Photographs are by Marcello Mariana

Entities

Artists

  • Giulio Ciccarese
  • Valentina Pontieri
  • Hadir Al Koshta
  • Samuele Stamerra
  • Giulia Josè Conte
  • Marcello Mariana

Institutions

  • Margine

Locations

  • Caprarica di Lecce
  • Lecce
  • Italy
  • Salento

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