PROGETTO ARTE POLI crafted the artistic stained glass windows for the spa area. Spanning three levels, the two thousand square meters of this vast space have acquired a unique character: a luxury that is fairytale-like, dreamlike, and yet deeply physical. Thanks to the quality of the mouth-blown glass and the master craftsmanship, the light creates a continuous play of reflections with the water and the different surfaces throughout the environment.
For the realization of the stained glass windows PROGETTO ARTE POLI used circular mouth-blown elements known as “rulli” (roundels), some of which were hand-cut while others were embellished with golden leaf. The binding was also handmade using lead, following a traditional technique that dates back millennia. The sequence of shapes, a reference to the unique pattern of the Pantheon’s floor in Rome, together with the vibrant colors and the transparency of the mouth-blown glass, make the stained glass windows truly enchanting, creating a unique atmosphere within these spaces.
The geometrical design of the Pantheon
Stained glass with lead binding
The building was design in 1938 by Architect Vittorio Ballio Morpugno, overlooks the Mausoleum of Augustus and the Ara Pacis, is the ninth hotel in the Bulgari Collection. The restoration, led by the architectural firm ACPV Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel, has brought new life to this landmark in the heart of Rome. The spiral staircase surrounded by mosaics and the corridors remain untouched in their structure, protected by the Superintendency of Cultural Heritage.; however, fine marbles and exquisite finishes have definitely transformed the spirit of the place. The project was entrusted to the finest firms of Italian high craftsmanship, unique workmanship capable of responding to a complex orchestration where icons of classical antiquity and contemporary figures engage in a continuous dialogue. The Bulgari Hotel houses treasures of mastery, precious details that testify to the unsurpassed value of the made in Italy.
“How to make this hotel a true jewel?
The history of our brand was started here, in Rome, and thus we had the idea of creating a treasure trove, open to our guests and the city “
Silvio Ursini, Vicepresident of Bulgari
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