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HOSPITALITY

Contemporary hotel lobby in Sicily

A new in and out hospitality project by Maelina Ortié

abbia Bianca is a new concept for of Breve I Dining Table, by Caffe Latte,
an italian hotel resort designed by completely built in marble, just like the
SMaelina Ortié. floor and ceiling that flank it. On top of
Inspired by the colours and vibes of Breve, there is also the iconic Newton
Mondello beach, the resort's lobby has a Chandelier, rich in walnut texture, a true
wide open space that brings the brightness lighting statement piece.
of the sun and the freshness of the sea With a circular opening in the center,
inside, giving people a seamless transition allowing the sun to illuminate the palm
from the beach to the lounge. trees, there is the reception area, with
a clear emphasis on the two lighting
"We design our world, while our world pieces, designed by Masquespacio for
acts back on us and designs us" Covet Collection. They are Branch Lamps
Standing and Marble Table Lamp Big,
Our feet are still full of sand, when we whose curvilinear design reveals a combo
step into the foyer and are confronted of irreverence and elegance, which every
with the imposing and powerful presence hotel should have.

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