Before returning to work after the summer, The Socialite Family called to see their friend, Luciano Giorgi on the Sicilian coast. The Milanese head of lgb architetti welcomed us at his 18th century house, which features typically traditional Sicilian architecture, and which he has decorated and refurbished in his own style. A place where you live in two different eras at once. More outdoors than in. Where time stands still, in a personal, delicate decorative style with sweet Mediterranean scents. A place where you let yourself relax, looking out at the infinite horizon. The property is simply decorated, left in its natural state with designer Italian furniture seemingly scattered at random – but there is more to it than that. Because Luciano Giorgi loves contrasts and neat allusions. He prefers to retain a traditional and luxurious upstairs floor, in contrast to the contemporary and functional downstairs. The Italian architect enjoys telling the story of his country’s architecture in his own way, by highlighting its contrasts. Ancient devotional offerings, books as holy relics, 18th century tiles and waxed concrete are all reflected in the property. A delightful, poetic formula that makes us dream of lounging and reading for just a little longer before returning home.
Photography: Constance Gennari – Text: Caroline Balvay @thesocialitefamily
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