Atellani Apartments in Milan, Italy by Filippo Taidelli Architetto

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Situated in the museum and private home Casa degli Atellani, which hosts “La Vigna di Leonardo,” and just few steps away from Da Vinci’s “Last Supper,” Atellani Apartments offers 6, self-catering, elegantly furnished and fully-serviced vacation apartments. Restored in the 1920’s by architect, Piero Portaluppi, Casa degli Atellani transports visitors into the Milanese Renaissance, with architectural elements that date to as early as the 1400’s.

Entirely refurbished by Portaluppi's grandson, Piero Castellini Baldissera, and great grandson, Filippo Taidelli, the apartments preserve their original beauty and reflect the elegance of the building itself, while also underlining the strong family ties that have persisted for generations in the property.

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• Architects: Filippo Taidelli Architetto
• Project: Atellani Apartments
• Location: Milan, Italy

Image Courtesy © Filippo Taidelli Architetto

Atellani Apartments inaugurated in 2015, together with the opening of Casa degli Atellani to the public with the museum project – “La Vigna di Leonardo.” (Leonardo’s Vineyard),

SFORZA, LEONARDO, BIANCA, LUDOVICO, LUINI and BEATRICE – names that reference the Milan of the Sforza family era – were conceived as luxury, “boutique apartments” that unite historical charm with contemporary style.

Characterized by an understated, “Milanese” aesthetic, the bespoke furniture and finishings were custom-made by master artisans from Brianza. The interior design project, under the direction of Studio Castellini with Paola Orsi Reggiori, includes homeware and fine fabrics by C& C Milano – a historic Milanese textile company of the utmost quality co-owned by Piero Castellini Baldissera.

Image Courtesy © Filippo Taidelli Architetto

Image Courtesy © Filippo Taidelli Architetto

Far from the image of a corporate brand, Atellani Apartments remains a family business that aims at providing its guests not just “hospitality”, but a genuine cultural experience.

With a strong focus on each client and their personal needs. Atellani Apartments also offers various services that range from a private driver to personalized tours.

The “Leonardo” apartment, located on the fifteenth-century piano nobile of the palazzo, boasts (as in the case of “Ludovico” and “Bianca”) a breathtaking view of the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie. With its arches, “Leonardo” preserves the architectural details of Portaluppi’s early 20th century intervention, as well as in the case of “Beatrice”, with its carved niches. “Luini” ( named after the Lombard Renaissance painter that also frescoed the main hall of the Casa degli Atellani) is located on the same staircase, which is adorned by an original handrail by Portaluppi. “Luini” also offers a view on the magical, climbing ampelopsis that grows on the ancient walls of the building.

Image Courtesy © Filippo Taidelli Architetto

Image Courtesy © Filippo Taidelli Architetto

The “Sforza” 2-floor cottage was the the former greenhouse of the main residence. Situated within the the garden of the Atellani, it is completely immersed in lush green, and affords a magical view onto what appears to be a proverbial secret garden.

Here in this “secret” garden, among statues, fruit trees and majestic rose bushes, one finds Leonardo’s Vinyeard, which produces a superb wine – Tasto Atellano that Atellani Apartments guests have the pleasure of tasting.

Casa degli Atellani is a timeless place that can be visited in any season of the year, that holds treasures and the history of the people who left a significant mark. It was in fact home to many important personalities and eclectic artists and personalites. Most notable among them is Leonardo da Vinci himself, who stayed in the palace while working at the Last Supper.

Image Courtesy © Filippo Taidelli Architetto

Tags: Italy, Milan

Categories: House, Interiors, Residential

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