Inside a 17th Century Mediterranean Home Located in Puglia, Italy | estliving.com
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ส.ค. 2023
- Italian architectural practice Flore & Venezia Architects have preserved a 17th-century building ‘Masseria Mangiamuso’ through a respectful modern lens.
In this film, in partnership with Peter Lewis Paints, local Italian architect Aldo Flore takes us on an exclusive journey through the history and restoration of Masseria Mangiamuso in Puglia, Italy.
Surrounded by an ancient olive grove on the coast of Puglia, Masseria Mangiamuso is a fortified Italian farmstead dating back to the 17th century. Left abandoned for more than fifty years, it was once the beating heart of an agricultural estate; today, it has been restored to its former glory with the help of its new owners and their trusted relationship with local architect Aldo Flore.
The group of Antipodean friends who purchased the property includes Peter Lewis (of Peter Lewis Paints) and Australian restaurateur Tony Papas, who were drawn to the property for their mutual adoration of the Italian coastline. Together they outlined a creative brief that included preserving the two-storey, eight-bedroom, and nine-bathroom farmhouse, prioritising the use of natural materials, and reinvigorating the prized courtyard and surrounding outdoor spaces to achieve a sense of quiet luxury, soul, and connection for their families and guests to the estate.
After working through the challenges of spatial layout across the estate, the mutual desire between the owners and Flore & Venezia Architects was to treat the Masseria not as a simple country house but as a monument to be respected and handed down into the future. “The project’s mission was to transform the rooms but to leave the history inside and continue the past for the next generation,” Aldo says.
The main part of the Masseria is set across two levels. While the ground floor was destinated to the house of the ‘Massaro’, the first floor housed the owner and was considered as the manor house, encompassing a kitchen, living spaces, four bedrooms, and bathrooms, and is adorned with monastic coves, stone arches, vaulted ceilings, and balconies - typical of the noble architecture of the time.
In contrast, the ground floor is more simplistic and functional in style and houses another kitchen, further bedrooms, bathrooms, and storage facilities. Inside, Aldo and his team worked to carefully conserved these original features and carve out an abundance of space with contemporary comforts, while outside, their remit included restoring the central courtyard and pool.
A gentle approach to revitalising the aesthetic was achieved through a natural palette of materials, including timbers, iron, and limewash paints. “To maintain the historic atmosphere of the building, we discussed the colours of paints, ruggedness, softness and application with Peter Lewis Paints,” says Aldo. The chalk and zinc-based limewash paint in Ostuni White was applied to the interior and exterior walls of the Masseria to craft a textured, lived-in feeling. Peter Lewis Paints’ patinated finish allowed Aldo to seamlessly connect the old with the new in each vast space. Through this, he was able to celebrate the architectural narrative of the building. “Inside and outside the walls continue to maintain this atmosphere of the past”.
At the very essence of this newly restored oasis is a story of home, a sense of connection to the land, nature, materiality, and atmosphere, all overlapping to build new and lasting memories. Inspiring an authentic and quiet environment evokes a sense of well-being. “The relationship between the building and the field around it is very important for wellness, or the soul of the people who stay here,” Aldo says.
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Published and produced by Miffy Coady | estliving.com
Filmed and edited by Cheer Squad for est living
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Editor: Sophie Lewis | estliving.com
Words by Megan Rawson | estliving.com
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Soft and rugged, filled with history. A stunning colour palette, could watch this film over and over again.
The 17th-century history has been thoughtfully maintained throughout.
This home has so much history and character, all of the details are a perfect combination of rustic and refined.
Aldo has perfectly preserved the farmhouse by prioritising the use of natural materials and achieving a sense of quiet luxury, soul and connection.
Wonderful to see an authentic restoration of such an old building in Puglia,Italy.
Thank you - historically inspiring, magic on film.
What a beautiful property! I love the way they have sympathetically retained the history of the building by using a natural mix of materials.
Timbers, iron, and limewash paints ❤
Ahhhhhh Puglia, incredible historic home, superb light and colour
It really is!
It is rare to have the opportunity to see inside a home/ masseria like this. The architect Aldo spoke very beautifully on the restoration and its context.
Yes a rare opportunity, such rich history of the Masseria dating back to the 17th century. Can you believe is was left abandoned for more than fifty years...?
The preservation of the building and its history is so special, and the way the colours interchange and transform with the light is truly magic ✨
As Aldo reflects in the feature; “It’s interesting the relationship between the natural light with this kind of material; every moment is a different colour and atmosphere”.
Beautiful restoration which has maintained the authenticity of the building & created a tranquil place to stay! 💕
Aldo has retained an equilibrium between the old and new to preserve the architectural history and honour the local culture so that guests to the Masseria feel a connection to the spirit of the locale.
You really honored the property in the most beautiful way. Just stunning.
Thank you, such an incredible Masseria and history. Stay tuned for more films, team estliving.com
Ma che bella, un ambiente perfetto
Grazie Xavier. A perfect, tranquil setting indeed.
Amazing best video....Very inspiring and useful...Thanks for sharing...God bless you...🇮🇩🌺🌼👍👍
So nice of you
I love Aldo’s gentle approach to restoring a sense of balance & visual harmony within this historic Masseria 🤍
Aldo has has created an inspiring and authentic environment that evokes a sense of well-being. 🤍
Beautiffull building and a great reform without invadin its history while living new stories
Incredible Italian history
This was such a pleasure to watch! Such a beautiful building that really celebrates its rich history.
Thank you Liv, stay tuned to our channel, more films to launch shortly ;)
Ahh this is stunning... in and out. So meditative 😍😍😍. And also gorgeous cinematography and editing ( all your films are ) .. I want more :D
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Excellent video!
Thank you very much!
Loved watching this, but must ask if anyone else thought of Posh Nosh at 1:52 😊
So beautiful ❤
Thank you! 😊
Beautiful!!!
Thank you!!
I would have loved to see this place. The video shots are either extreme close ups, or reflections, or a peeking view, or an aerial shot. And the flow of the images is so disjointed - with one frame to the next not making any sense. I feel like I only have a general impression of what it might look like. That’s annoying. Glad the videographer probably enjoyed it.
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