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    selected projects  ︱ I Monasteri Golf & Spa — A Sicilian retreat shaped by ritual


    context ︱ A distinct place in Sicilian hospitality
     
    Set in the Siracusa countryside, I Monasteri brought a historic monastery, an 18-hole golf course and a spa together on one estate. The renovation brief was to give the resort a distinct position in premium Sicilian hospitality and create reasons to visit beyond the summer season.

    STRATEGIC IDEA ︱ The monastery sets the pace
     
    CONTRAST positioned I Monasteri as a contemporary countryside retreat rooted in its monastic heritage. The monastery’s enclosed spaces and sense of ritual would shape how guests arrived, gathered and rested. Beyond its walls, the course, open-air dining and Sicilian country life would give the stay a more expansive rhythm.

    EXPRESSION ︱ From the courtyard to the course
     
    The proposal restored the arrival route through the historic gate and monastery courtyard, then opened the contemporary wing to long views. Five stay types ranged from historic suites to rooms designed around recovery. The spa moved into daylight, a lakeside pavilion extended hospitality onto the course, and a working farmstead and bakery brought estate produce to breakfast.


    IMPACT ︱ A resort for a longer season
     
    The estate plan and concept visuals established renovation priorities across the property. Golf groups and recovery stays were designed to support bookings beyond summer, while the courtyard, farmstead and lakeside gave events three distinct settings.

    Client
      I Monasteri Golf & Spa


    Industry
      Hotels & Hospitality
      Golf & Wellness Resorts


    Services
      Resort & Brand Positioning
      Spatial Strategy
      Renovation Direction
      Guest Experience Strategy
      Hospitality Programming
      Creative Direction
      Concept Visualisation


    Stage
      Concept proposal


    Year
      2026