What truly makes a project unique? There is often a tendency to describe every villa, hotel or boutique as “unique” or “exclusive” because of its distinctive style or personalised character. For Mestieri, however, uniqueness goes far beyond aesthetics. When the brand speaks about design, it does so with depth, purpose and a profound understanding of the creative process. Part of the Somec Group, Mestieri has developed a model rooted in the artisanal expertise of the companies that form its ecosystem.
Dolce & Gabbana boutique, London, UK
Luxury car factory store, Serravalle Scrivia, Italy
Five Italian specialists, each operating in a different field, integrate their skills to create fully bespoke interior environments. Budri, with more than sixty years of experience, specialises in marble and natural stone craftsmanship; Ceolin and Lamparredo transform metal into architectural elements; Skillmax creates high-end wood and multi-material interiors, offering more than 3,000 finishes; while Total Solution Interiors (TSI) extends the Group’s expertise to the naval sector through the design of interiors for cruise ships and superyachts.
For Mestieri, uniqueness begins here: in the continuous pursuit of traditional craftsmanship and manufacturing techniques, orchestrated through rigorous project management and advanced engineering. This integrated approach enables the company to oversee the entire production chain – from initial consultancy to installation and post-completion support – particularly for complex, large-scale projects. Every project stems from a manufacturing culture that creates spaces as though they were bespoke garments, carefully tailored to each client’s specific requirements. Dedicated prototypes and mock-ups allow materials, finishes and proportions to be evaluated in every detail before production begins. In this sense, every project is – and remains – entirely unique.
Norwegian Viva by Norwegian Cruise Line
Musée national de la Marine, Paris, France
Mestieri has applied this distinctive approach to both architecture and interiors, across a wide range of sectors and geographical contexts. Each project stands as a complete expression of the Italian craftsmanship embodied by the companies within the Group.
One example is a jewel-like façade that transforms architecture into a work of art. In Stuttgart, for the boutique of an international luxury jewellery maison, Mestieri collaborated with Ceolin and Lamparredo to develop a façade that embodies the brand’s values of ultimate luxury. The surface is composed of 2,829 bespoke three-dimensional diamond-shaped ceramic elements set into glass, creating a floating effect across the elevation. Their iridescent finish captures and reflects light, generating ever-changing visual effects that transform the façade into a vibrant and luminous presence within the urban landscape.
Global luxury brand flagship store, Stuttgart, Germany
McCartney flagship store, London, UK
Ceolin’s ability to transform metal into architectural masterpieces is equally evident in the flagship store for McCartney on London’s Old Bond Street. At the centre of the project stands a sculptural helical staircase designed not simply to connect spaces, but to be experienced, touched and admired. Entirely crafted from raw steel, the staircase links the store’s four floors while expressing the sustainable vision underpinning the retail concept through recyclable materials. An additional distinctive feature is the integration of bespoke loudspeakers playing previously unreleased compositions by Paul McCartney, adding another sensory dimension to the architectural experience.
With Budri, the ancient art of marble inlay and mosaic is reinterpreted through a contemporary design approach that pushes its expressive possibilities to the highest level. The company contributed to the extraordinary project for the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi with a work of exceptional craftsmanship and meticulous execution. Three years of work, 4,000 marble inlay and mosaic panels (each measuring 2.10 × 2.10 metres) and a total surface area of approximately 17,000 square metres were required to create the immense floral composition covering the mosque’s central courtyard – the largest marble floral mosaic in the world. Composed of numerous varieties of marble arranged in spectacular geometric patterns, the composition continues seamlessly into the interiors, where Budri completed a further 3,600 square metres of polychrome marble inlay. Main contractor: Fantini Mosaici.
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Palazzo Avino, Ravello, Italy
From monumental architecture to boutique hospitality, Mestieri’s approach remains unchanged, as demonstrated by the interior renovation of Palazzo Avino. Perched above the Amalfi Coast, Palazzo Avino is one of Italy’s finest luxury hotels, housed within a 12th-century aristocratic palace. Designer Cristina Celestino reimagined several of the property’s most prestigious rooms and suites – including the Belvedere Suite with its panoramic sea-view terrace and private pool – combining bespoke furnishings with an attentive study of colour, textures and materials to create a dialogue between land and sea, classicism and oriental influences, interior and exterior. Giving shape to this concept was Skillmax, which crafted precious wood, ceramics, mirrors and luxurious textiles to translate the extraordinary landscape and luminous atmosphere of the Amalfi Coast into the interior spaces.
