Restoration Techniques

From 1997 to 1999, the building underwent extensive refurbishment and restoration. Today, the building exterior is that of a typical 18th century villa in its own grounds (façade with portal and small balcony painted in light ochre and grey colour wash, windows with plaster mouldings, etc.). It is located in the residential quarters of the Milan hinterland.

Building exterior before restorationBuildig exterior after restoration

However, the restoration also brought to light several "romantic" features dating back to the turn of the century, such as a small brick tower with pointed windows, the cornice with moulded corbels, portals and decorative concrete mouldings in neo-Renaissance style.
The porch, columned portico and wide staircase with granite steps in the wing overlooking via Santa Maria (undoubtedly the oldest in the building) are decorated in typical 18th century style and colours, hence the vaults and walls are in blue and green and the wrought-iron work is in grey.

Painting Wooden ceiling

Inside the villa, a painted wooden ceiling and sandstone fireplace date back to the 18th century, whilst the remaining decorated wood or plaster ceilings, wooden portals, decorative concrete mouldings, paintwork etc. are all part of the restoration that was carried out at the beginning of the 20th century.
The numerous rooms (found mainly on the first floor) which are of no special historical interest, have been refurbished in keeping with 18th century style and culture. Thus despite the modern techniques used, shades of pink and green dominate the walls and floors. In view of the protection order that has been issued for the building, all the architectural and decorative restoration work has been approved by Government Office for Environmental and Architectural Assets

Entrance before restoration Entrance after restoration