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Historic Archways in Modern Homes

Historic archways belie these contemporary homes with physical reminders of each structure's storied past.

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Via Urbis, photo by Alberto Strada.
Via Urbis, photo by Alberto Strada.
The couple kept original touches, including the arch.
The couple kept original touches, including the arch.
Layer by layer, a crumbling 18th-century flat in the middle of Barcelona finds new life at the hands of architect Benedetta Tagliabue. Photo by Gunnar Knechtel.
Layer by layer, a crumbling 18th-century flat in the middle of Barcelona finds new life at the hands of architect Benedetta Tagliabue. Photo by Gunnar Knechtel.
The couple retained the strongest architectural aspects of the house, such as the existing arch in the hall, and did away with others, such as a previous kitchen renovation.
The couple retained the strongest architectural aspects of the house, such as the existing arch in the hall, and did away with others, such as a previous kitchen renovation.
When husband and wife duo Ludovica Serafini and Roberto Palomba were planning their vacation home, they fell in love with an old mill dating back to the 17th century in Sogliano Cavour, a small village in the province of Lecce. Keeping the ancient stone floors, walls, and arches intact, they made their own mark on the space by showcasing their own designs like the one-off version of their Lama chaise longue, originally designed for Zanotta, which graces the living room. There are also feature pieces made specifically for the abode including all the fixtures, doors, and iron lamps commissioned from local makers.
When husband and wife duo Ludovica Serafini and Roberto Palomba were planning their vacation home, they fell in love with an old mill dating back to the 17th century in Sogliano Cavour, a small village in the province of Lecce. Keeping the ancient stone floors, walls, and arches intact, they made their own mark on the space by showcasing their own designs like the one-off version of their Lama chaise longue, originally designed for Zanotta, which graces the living room. There are also feature pieces made specifically for the abode including all the fixtures, doors, and iron lamps commissioned from local makers.
A deep proportional arch opens to the elevated bedroom which features bi-directional beamed ceilings, knee walls, and sloped ceilings. Photo by Brittany L. Kimmel.
A deep proportional arch opens to the elevated bedroom which features bi-directional beamed ceilings, knee walls, and sloped ceilings. Photo by Brittany L. Kimmel.