Palazzo Cordusio Gran Melià

The historic Palazzo Venezia, in the heart of the city, has reopened its doors. Built at the end of the 19th century to the design of the architect, Luca Beltrami, it was previously the headquarters of Generali Assicurazioni. The new Palazzo Cordusio Gran Melìa has been renovated and turned into a hotel, merging history and hospitality. The aim of the project was to give the building a new artistic and urban look through a restoration based on a dialogue with past, resulting in a close collaboration between all the designers and organisations involved. Lualdi was enlisted to supply the doors in most of the different areas of the building, given its ability to create and customise door systems and elements that integrate seamlessly with the architecture of the interiors.

Filorei 60 doors, in a custom finish supplied by the client, were chosen as the main doors to the bedrooms and feature bronze-coloured aluminium handles. Their design, which mirrors the aesthetics of two of the brand’s iconic models, Filo55 and Rasomuro 55s, means that the fire-rated doors blend seamlessly with the interior design. The Filo 55 model, in custom wood finishes featuring brass handles, is used inside the individual rooms for the bathroom doors and communicating doors between rooms. The Rasoline 55s door, with a mirror finish, was used for the communal areas, increasing the sense of space in the restrooms of the restaurant on the ground floor and the third-floor gym. On the fifth floor, the Skybar restrooms are enhanced by panelling in a brushed bronze metal finish with custom wood-effect integrated doors featuring bronze-coloured handles.

Studio Marco Piva

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