ALCOVA
Where Renaissance meets contemporary design
Villa Bagatti Valsecchi is one of the most outstanding examples of Milan’s Renaissance residential architecture. The palace was built between 1885 and 1889 by the brothers Barons Fausto and Giuseppe Bagatti Valsecchi, who were passionate art collectors and lovers of the Renaissance.
A more than exceptional location to show the work of many of the most interesting designers of the moment thanks to Alcova, the itinerant platform for designers, companies, institutions and researchers investigating the future of living and making.
The highlight of Villa Bagatti Valsecchi is its interior, which has been meticulously restored and retains much of its original decoration. Visitors can explore the luxurious living rooms, elegant drawing rooms, all decorated with paintings and Renaissance art objects.
The Monument by Colin King was presented in the center of the crossing corridor. That impressive was the return of Calico Wallpaper to Salone. The company presented two new collections, Nuance and Perception, created in collaboration with the aforementioned interior stylist.
The Vancouver-based studio A-N-D, showcased its luminaires which celebrate elegance in materiality and form within the iconic space chosen by Alcova. The collection by Atelier de Troupe, designed by Gabriel Abraham in collaboration with Anthony Guerrée and cc-Tapis under the name TRANSATLANTIQUE, draws inspiration from French Ocean Liners of the early 20th century and the Streamline Moderne movement. Each piece, such as the ALEXANDRE armchair and LAFAYETTE tables, pays homage to the iconic SS Normandie with its clean Art Deco designs.
Touch With Eyes was a great revelation of delicate wooden pieces by Anna & Aleksandr. They, together with So Koizumi design, were the two new projects we loved the most. Young, fresh but simple and artisan, the Fossilized Future pieces showcased at Alcova were just beautiful.
The gardens of Villa Bagatti Valsecchi turned out to be, probably, the best spot to rest on the grass with a beer and some of the dishes that could be purchased at the different food stalls. The façade is decorated with elaborate details, including columns, friezes and sculptures, reflecting the opulence and artistic taste of its owners.
The palace also houses an impressive art collection, including works by Italian and European artists from the 15th to the 19th centuries. The Bagatti Valsecchi brothers were known for their passion for collecting art, and their collection reflects their refined taste and commitment to the preservation of cultural heritage.
