Peachy the Magazine August September 2014 | Page 26

La Dolce Vita
Due to Casa Ventalia’s architectural
importance, the de Albergarias
turned to longtime family friend and
acclaimed interior designer Alessandra
Branca of Chicago. Alessandra and
Bernardo grew up together in Rome
and have been like siblings for the past

40 years. As any doting sister would
do, Alessandra encouraged Bernardo
and Alina to devise a long-term plan
and assisted with the architectural
drawings for the home, specifically
the kitchen which was completely
gutted. They made sure the bones

Alina and Bernardo relax poolside with children Dario, Gisella and Tessalina and
poodles Caprice and Timber.
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