Villa Il Bel Canto is a rural estate comprising multiple buildings, with its main nucleus established in the landscape of Cavaion Veronese since the mid-18th century. In addition to the main house, the property features a small wine production from the surrounding vineyards, as well as olive groves and a small woodland that define the landscape.
© Andrea Ceriani
The architectural intervention focused on the renovation of the interior spaces of the main family home, drawing inspiration from the existing elements such as arches, porches, and courtyard spaces, while establishing a dialogue with some of the house’s original materials. Two newly designed elements, positioned on the ground floor and the top floor, reshape the interiors, creating new perspectives and connections between spaces. In addition to enhancing the family’s collection of prints, paintings, artworks, and design pieces, these elements integrate functional features, transforming into a bookshelf, bar area, pantry, and wardrobe.
© Andrea Ceriani
The selected materials and colors, including oak wood and a deep red hue, harmonize with the existing flooring and the surrounding landscape. A light resin flooring defines and connects the renovated areas, while copper cladding characterizes the central kitchen island, around which the functional space is organized. The existing marble fireplaces further enhance the convivial character of the house, which opens to the outdoors, embracing the natural seasonal rhythm typical of a countryside home.
Project Info
Architects: CLAB Architettura
Country: Italy, Cavaion Veronese
Area: 500 m²
Year: 2024
Photographs: Andrea Ceriani
Manufacturers Gessi, Louis Poulsen, Artemide, Azzurra ceramica, FLOS, Fritz Hanesen, Legrand / Bticino, NIC design, RABATTO, Tip Top Fenster: Gessi
Deisgn Team: CLAB architettura
Sophie Tremblay is a Montreal-based architectural editor and designer with a focus on sustainable urban development. A McGill University architecture graduate, she began her career in adaptive reuse, blending modern design with historical structures. As a Project Editor at Arch2O, she curates stories that connect traditional practice with forward-thinking design. Her writing highlights architecture's role in community engagement and social impact. Sophie has contributed to Canadian Architect and continues to collaborate with local studios on community-driven projects throughout Quebec, maintaining a hands-on approach that informs both her design sensibility and editorial perspective.