O2 Studio
Chapel Suite Albergo Villa Marta
Albergo Villa Marta, a hotel near Lucca
in Tuscany, has on its land a Neo Gothic
church from the XVIII century. This
incredible church was used as storage
space until O2 Studio was asked to
transform it into a hotel suite.
O2 Studio accepted the challenge and
tried to preserve the historical and artistic
heritage of the space while adding new
elements for the building´s new use. The
frescos have been restored and the altar
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became part of the new central furniture. nave ceiling.
This new piece of furniture serves as the
“Passatoia per Cerimonie” of the room;
the red carpet that in catholic tradition is
used for joyful and special occasions. It
integrates the bed, a sofa and a tv with
the altar. The altar functions as a bed
front and stays as the main element of the
space. Laying on the bed gives customers
the opportunity to admire the original and
extraordinary work that covers all the central The side niches have been converted into
relaxation and bathroom areas, including
a walking closet space, which have been
designed using high quality materials in
order to maintain a balance with the original
decoration of the chapel.