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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. Chapel Suite Albergo Villa Marta in Italy by O2 StudioOctober 31st, 2017 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: O2 Studio Albergo Villa Marta, a hotel near Lucca in Tuscany, has on its land a Neo Gothic church from the XVIII century. This incredible church was used as storage space until O2 Studio was asked to transform it into a hotel suite.  Image Courtesy © Albergo Villa Marta
 Image Courtesy © Albergo Villa Marta O2 Studio accepted the challenge and tried to preserve the historical and artistic heritage of the space while adding new elements for the building´s new use. The frescos have been restored and the altar became part of the new central furniture.  Image Courtesy © Albergo Villa Marta  Image Courtesy © Albergo Villa Marta This new piece of furniture serves as the “Passatoia per Cerimonie” of the room; the red carpet that in catholic tradition is used for joyful and special occasions. It integrates the bed, a sofa and a tv with the altar. The altar functions as a bed front and stays as the main element of the space. Laying on the bed gives customers the opportunity to admire the original and extraordinary work that covers all the central nave ceiling.  Image Courtesy © Albergo Villa Marta  Image Courtesy © Albergo Villa Marta The side niches have been converted into relaxation and bathroom areas, including a walking closet space, which have been designed using high quality materials in order to maintain a balance with the original decoration of the chapel.  Image Courtesy © Albergo Villa Marta  Image Courtesy © Albergo Villa Marta  Image Courtesy © Albergo Villa Marta  Image Courtesy © Albergo Villa Marta  Image Courtesy © Albergo Villa Marta  Image Courtesy © Albergo Villa Marta  Image Courtesy © Albergo Villa Marta  Image Courtesy © Albergo Villa Marta  Image Courtesy © Albergo Villa Marta
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