A new interpretation of living in the Baroque heart of Martina Franca
Casa Amarena is a comprehensive architectural renovation and interior design project within the historic centre of Martina Franca, a town whose urban identity and architectural character are deeply shaped by Baroque and Rococo traditions.
In this historic setting, every intervention requires a careful understanding of the existing building, its spatial qualities, traditional materials and relationship with the layered urban fabric.
The architectural approach builds on the experience and design philosophy developed through the renovation of Casa Mazzini, an earlier project in the same historic centre. While the renovation of Casa Mazzini was directed from Istria, Casa Amarena marks a new stage in our practice, with Martina Franca becoming the centre of our architectural activity.
This shift enables a direct presence throughout every phase of the renovation, continuous supervision of the works and closer collaboration with local craftspeople. It also allows greater attention to materials, construction details and interior design.
The project preserves the character of the historic building while reinterpreting it through a contemporary architectural language and carefully considered interventions. Spatial organisation, materials, lighting, furniture and finishing elements are developed as parts of a unified concept, with every detail contributing to the overall experience of the space.
The entire journey of Casa Amarena is documented on the project’s Facebook page from drawings and design decisions through work on site and the execution of individual details, to final finishes, furnishing and interior styling. The posts follow the building’s transformation step by step, revealing how the architectural vision evolves and takes shape through daily work and collaboration with craftspeople.
Casa Amarena continues the architectural philosophy developed through Casa Mazzini, with direct involvement from the first design decision to final completion. The aim is to create a contemporary living space whose distinct architectural identity grows from its connection to the history of the building and the town.
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