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It mIght be a bit of a stretch to think of Milan's newly renovated/expanded
Excelsior Hotel Gallia, a Luxury Collection Hotel, as the ultra-luxe answer
to Ace Hotels and citizenM-but, only just a bit. Behind the black marble
floors, the more than 500 pieces of original art, the 98-ft. Murano glass chandelier and bespoke furnishings, this 235-room icon is as much a neighborhood haunt for the top end of the market as any hip brand is for the more
budget-conscious set. Its self-selectable menu of interior ambiances showcases various facets of Milanese lifestyle. That real-deal feel, combined with
a masterfully edited FF&E package, conveys a refreshingly relevant message
that connection, not consumerism, is the point of 21st century luxury design.
"Wherever it is, whatever its category, a hotel should be a cultural link
between travelers coming from all over the world and the local residents,"
says Marco Piva. This award-winning architect/interior designer heads the
eponymous studio commissioned to revitalize the former 1932-era Palace
Gallia and craft its new-build wing. "Hotels can't be self-protected spaces
anymore. They have to be functional, flexible and open to the city that
surrounds them. Design and architecture provide visual connection with
the neighborhood. They need to be part of the groove of the district."
A nod to the Milanese aversion to anything me-too, Piva and his team
found ways to design, edit, tweak and rework the usual five-star tool kit to be
both aspirational and accessible to a contemporary eye. Part of that artisanal
feel came directly from his process.
Known as a stickler for quality and detail, Piva could best the savviest
millennial in terms of maximizing value for the money without sacrificing
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Marco Piva
2 The many moods of metal shape
the seventh floor's rooftop bar.
Polished to a high shine, a web of
silvery strands frames the lounge
seating. The barfront, made
from aluminum cast on stone,
plays with textured reflection and
refraction to create a functional
piece of sculpture.
C O U R t e S Y O F S t U D I O m A R C O P I VA ( P I VA )
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Boutique Design - July/August 2015
Contents
From the Editor
In This Issue
The Buzz
Design Deconstructed
Great Neighbor
Pushing the Boundaries
Sky Shapers
Hospitable Hybrids
Products: Outdoor Furnishings + Products
Last Detail
Boutique Design - July/August 2015 - Intro
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Boutique Design - July/August 2015 - Cover2
Boutique Design - July/August 2015 - 1
Boutique Design - July/August 2015 - 2
Boutique Design - July/August 2015 - Contents
Boutique Design - July/August 2015 - From the Editor
Boutique Design - July/August 2015 - 5
Boutique Design - July/August 2015 - In This Issue
Boutique Design - July/August 2015 - 7
Boutique Design - July/August 2015 - The Buzz
Boutique Design - July/August 2015 - 9
Boutique Design - July/August 2015 - 10
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Boutique Design - July/August 2015 - Design Deconstructed
Boutique Design - July/August 2015 - 19
Boutique Design - July/August 2015 - Great Neighbor
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Boutique Design - July/August 2015 - 27
Boutique Design - July/August 2015 - Pushing the Boundaries
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Boutique Design - July/August 2015 - Sky Shapers
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Boutique Design - July/August 2015 - Hospitable Hybrids
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