Studio Valari on Transforming Masseria Belvedere into a Luxury Hotel in Puglia
In an interview featured on Artribune, architects Federica Russo and Nicolò Lewanski from Studio Valari elaborate on their approach to hospitality design in Puglia. They are transforming the 17th-century Masseria Belvedere in Carovigno into an upscale retreat. The 500-square-meter facility will boast eight double rooms, eight bathrooms, a yoga studio, a kitchen, a dining area, a living room, a game room with a cocktail bar, and outdoor features such as an infinity pool and a terrace with a jacuzzi. A significant design challenge involved repositioning the living space to face the sea, which was accomplished by converting the old stables. Studio Valari, established by Russo, Lewanski, and Domenico Sasso, also intends to venture into custom furniture design.
Key facts
- Studio Valari is an architecture firm based in Puglia, founded by Federica Russo, Nicolò Lewanski, and Domenico Sasso.
- Masseria Belvedere is a 17th-century masseria in Carovigno (Valle d'Itria), Puglia, converted into a luxury hotel.
- The property is 500 square meters, with 8 double rooms, 8 bathrooms, yoga room, kitchen, dining room, living room, game room with cocktail bar.
- Outdoor features include an infinity pool, solarium, fireplace, outdoor kitchen, dining and living areas, and a terrace with jacuzzi.
- The design reoriented the living area from the interior to face the sea by moving it to former stables.
- The architects returned to Salento after working in Rome, Rotterdam, New York, and London.
- Studio Valari also worked on installations for the first edition of Yeast Photo Festival in Matino (LE).
- The studio's influences include Luis Barragán, Lacaton & Vassal, Atelier Bow Wow, and OMA.
Entities
Artists
- Federica Russo
- Nicolò Lewanski
- Domenico Sasso
- Antonio Visceglia
- Simona Serafini
- Lorenzo Zandri
- Letizia Cigliutti
- Luis Barragán
- Lacaton & Vassal
- Atelier Bow Wow
- OMA
- Ludovica + Roberto Palomba
Institutions
- Studio Valari
- Yeast Photo Festival
- Artribune
- PresS/Tfactory_AIAC
- Interno14
- Associazione Italiana di Architettura e Critica
Locations
- Puglia
- Lecce
- Carovigno
- Valle d'Itria
- Adriatic coast
- Rome
- Rotterdam
- New York
- London
- Amsterdam
- Ostuni
- Matino
- Gagliano del Capo
- Italy