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AN ADDRESS ON THE WATER, SYMBOL OF THE BELLE ÉPOQUE IN VENICE, UPDATED IN THE IMAGE OF ST. REGIS.

- words ELENA DALLORSO – photos MASSIMO LISTRI

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artist has by city Sagrada created itself Olivier and extends four Masmonteil, the large history to murals the of whole the the for first hotel. complex, the artist-in-residence Grand «We starting did Salon. not The with want refurbishi­ng at study traditiona­l the of hotel, the Venetian interiors, which can be a bit oppressive, but touches of Venice inspired by the streets, churches and palaces», says the architect Juan Alvarez. «They are citations to discover, in a sort of treasure hunt, for those who are interested in a deeper interpreta­tion of appearance­s: the lion paws supporting the bathtubs, the decoration­s of the doors, the damask in the supports for the lamps, the form of the ceilings, which takes its cue from Carlo Scarpa...». The subtext is everywhere, in the shared spaces, the 129 guestrooms and 40 suites, with terraces facing the entrance to the Grand Canal, the church of Santa Maria della Salute, Punta della Dogana and the island of San Giorgio. The curved lines of the custom furnishing­s reflect the Italian style of the 1950s, suggesting waves; the armrests of the chairs imitate the fluid movement of a gondolier’s oar, while the surfaces (coverings, fabrics, bathrooms) are intentiona­lly a bit rough, like the stones of the city.

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