Renovation for a real estate investment for tourist use

La Donota

For this project, we were contacted by one of the owners of BWM Designers Architects, an award-winning architectural firm operating throughout Europe. Our client purchased an entire building in a beautiful and prestigious area of the historic center of Trieste, right in the heart of Borgo Capitolino, directly above the Roman theater and just below the San Giusto Castle, a stone’s throw from Piazza Unità with a sea view. The firm decided to create stunning tourist apartments, featuring a unique style in a strategic location.

  • Location:via Donota
  • Year of completion:2021
  • Dimensions:4 tourist apartments
  • Project Team: BWM + Cn Group
Ristrutturazione Donota Cngroup

Small holiday apartments in the heart of the historic center

Historic building

The 19th-century building is located on Via Donota, a street that winds up the San Giusto hill and, as it rises, offers beautiful views from the apartments.

The building, narrow and tall, spans four floors and is characterized by a unique and prestigious elliptical staircase inside, a structural gem that reflects the genius of the era.

Demolition and reconstruction of the apartments

The spaces intended for the tourist apartments were demolished and completely rebuilt according to the eclectic style of Erich Bernard, one of the owners of the Vienna-based studio. Thanks to the work carried out, all the apartments now feature a double bedroom, a kitchenette, and a private bathroom.

The apartments on the first floor and ground floor have been furnished to allow the living area to serve as both a double bedroom and a living space, complete with a kitchenette.

The larger apartments

The apartments on the third and fourth floors, on the other hand, are larger and feature both a double bed and a sofa bed in the living area, along with a table and chairs.

The bathroom and kitchen are located in two separate areas, both equipped with windows. They are fully furnished with custom-made furniture crafted by our carpenter.

Total Renovation

To achieve the desired result, we carried out a complete renovation that involved masonry and plasterwork, heating systems, plumbing, and electrical systems.

For the flooring, we installed parquet from the Gaia brand in the living areas and bedrooms, while different collections from Mutina ceramics were chosen for the bathrooms and kitchens, adding a unique touch to the spaces.

Attention to finishes

Although the spaces are not particularly large, we played with the choice of colors and finishes, paying great attention to detail.

All the spaces have been furnished with a personal touch, with careful selection for each element, emphasizing both the materials and the history behind them.

Our carpenters handcrafted various elements for this project. Another example is the kitchen countertops, which, although small, are made of Aurisina stone.

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