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gaze wanders all the way to the lake and • Landscape Architect: Anna Regge
surrounding mountains. • Project Sector: Hospitality
With the makeover of the property’s • Project completion date: renovation
20 elegant suite-apartments, and an (all 20 suite-apartments) 2022,
extension of the wine cellar dedicated to extension (restaurant and wine
small, exclusive gourmet gatherings, the cellar) 2018, construction 2012
property has recently celebrated its 10th • Photographer: Tobias Kaser
anniversary. Those wishing to experience • 20 suite-apartments
a stay at “La Darbia”, or to get a table at “La • heated salt-water pool
Cucina”, run by chef Matteo Monfrinotti, • On site gourmet restaurant "La
must book well in advance. It's no wonder Cucina" run by chef Matteo
that the primary concern of enlightened Monfrinotti with lake-view terrace
aficionados who have experienced its • cocktail bar amidst the vegetable
intimate magic is: Don’t spread the word! garden
• luxury breakfast delivered to the
Technical sheet suites every morning
• Project name: La Darbia • Sustainability: zero km policy,
• Location: Orta San Giulio - Lake organic vegetable garden, reuse
Orta - Piedmont of original building elements.
• Architects and owners: Gian Carlo and collaboration with local artisans dw
Matteo Primatesta of Studio Primatesta
(www.studioprimatesta.com) www.ladarbia.com

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