THE RESTORATION JOURNEY

The beauty
of becoming.

An old house, thoughtfully becoming.

From the original house to the first imagined stays, the transformation unfolds in four chapters. Scroll through the photographs, then open each chapter note for more detail. Future dates remain provisional.

Before

01 / THE ORIGINAL HOUSE

A history to work with.

Two smaller houses, joined into one. Rooms and levels that carry the traces of earlier domestic life.

The starting point

The house’s irregular arrangement is part of its story. Rather than erase the traces of earlier domestic life, the restoration begins by considering what can be carried forward: intimate proportions, individual rooms, and a sense of continuity.

2026

02 / IN PROGRESS

Preserving character.
Making room for change.

Restoration is ongoing, guided by the house’s materials, proportions, and changing light.

A sunlit stone lane and church façade in Mussomeli
A note on the process

The aim is a coherent home without making every room the same. Natural materials and the relationship between light and shadow inform the design, while living areas and the dedicated studio create space for different uses.

2027

03 / ENVISIONED

The first shared table.

Private, invitation-only stays are envisioned for 2027. A small beginning, with time to learn the house’s rhythms.

Carved stone panels with scroll and floral details
What this chapter means

This first phase is intended to be private and invitation-only, allowing time to understand how the house works for creative life and hospitality. It is an ambition rather than a confirmed opening date, and depends on restoration progress. Public bookings are not yet open.

2028

04 / PLANNED

A new chapter.

A wider opening is planned, with creative stays and cultural exchange shaped by what comes before.

Stone houses and stepped streets in Mussomeli
Looking ahead

A broader welcome may bring independent creative stays and occasional intimate gatherings. The form will develop through experience, with the house’s small scale remaining central. Confirmed dates and details will be shared through Instagram.

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