Anna Covre and Frédéric Tubau de Cristo unveil the Palazzo Cristo-San Marco, located in the former palace of Gioachino Rossini dating from the 15th century, and its exceptional suites after seven years of restoration.
Anna Covre et Frédéric Tubau de Cristoowners of the premises and interior designersunveil the Palazzo Cristo-San Marco, located in theancient palace of Gioachino Rossini dating from the 15th centuryand its exceptional suites after seven years of restoration. The new Palazzo Cristo-San Marco asserts itself as a luxurious, refined and contemporary version of traditional Venetian accommodation.
After the resounding success of Palazzo Cristo-Castellotheir first achievement inaugurated in 2018 in Campo Santi Giovanni, Anna Covre et Frédéric Tubau de Cristo open a second exceptional setting, ideally located between the place San Marco and the pont du Rialto.
The whole soul of Venice, the Serene, breathes in the Cristo-San Marco Palace. © Frederic Tubau de Cristo
Although displaying its very high-end character, the palace has been designed as a warm and intimate residence, designed to accommodate families or groups of travelers discreetly in the greatest comfort, tranquility and serenity, in order to ‘offer a exclusive and authentic Venetian experience far from the tourist hustle and bustle.
Behind the main entrance hides a open-air palacea haven of peace unsuspected from the street and one of the rare private gardens of the city of Venice. Batirama invites you to open the door to this place outside of time and the world for a private visit.
On the canal side, a hidden door allows gondolas to access the sumptuous palace in complete discretion. © Frédéric Tubau de Cristo
One of the rare private gardens in the city of the Doges, resembling a Riad. The promise of Palazzo Cristo-San Marco ? Live a dream stay in one of the most beautiful palaces in Venice and whose slogan could be that of a famous advertisement (Giorgio Armani): “Sì ai sogni, Sì alla libertà, Sì alla vita, Sì al silenzio. Yes to seduction, Yes to emotion, Yes to madness, Yes to love…!”, with first, the singing of the gondoliers on the Grand Canal. © Frédéric Tubau de Cristo
The Palazzo Cristo-San Marco and its sumptuous suites
Consisting of six private apartments, two of which charming rooms on the ground floor and a duplex with loggia and roof terrace on the top floor, the Palazzo Cristo-San Marco has the particularity of adapting to the different privacy needs of its occupants. In fact, the fully modular apartments can come together flexibly to form a single living space.
The suites, bathed in light, are spread over three levels and open onto a double exposure. Custom furniture coexists with art editions, natural materials and fabrics made by the weavers of the lagoon. In order to maximize comfort, particular care has been taken:
– soundproofing,
– light processing,
– and, finally, to the quality of the bedding, since the latter is equipped with ultra-comfortable natural latex memory foam mattresses and double mattress toppers, pushing quality beyond the hotel standards.
The sequel VIII. Palazzo Cristo provides its guests with daily housekeeping and a 24/7 concierge service that can accommodate the most exclusive requests. © Frédéric Tubau de Cristo
Exceptional bedding, for Venetian nights more beautiful than the days, here that of Room V. © Frédéric Tubau de Cristo
The Suite IXlocated on the first floor of the palace, is a magnificent apartment measuring 121 m2 benefiting from high ceilings and double exposure with a view. The suite includes a private entrance with elevator, a double bedroom with a large en-suite bathroom and walk-in shower. The living room with terrace opens onto an ultra-modern and functional kitchen.
Suite IX, and its open view of the garden light. © Frédéric Tubau de Cristo
The Suite VII is also located on the first floor of the palace, which can be combined with Suite IX to transform into a family living space. This 114 m crossing suite2 accommodates a double bedroom with dressing room, a private bathroom and walk-in shower and a double living room with a dining room opening onto a large reception kitchen.
On the second floor, the Suite VIII is a 90 m crossing apartment2 with a double bedroom, a corner bathroom with walk-in showera vast living room open to a island kitchen ultra-modern. Access gives the possibility of joining the Suite VII on the lower floor.
Also located on the second floor, Suite X is the largest in Palazzo Cristo-San Marco (excluding duplex). This vast apartment of 132 m2 accommodates an XXL double living room with dining room and kitchen, a double bedroom and dressing room, as well as a large bathroom and walk-in shower. © Frédéric Tubau de Cristo
On the garden level, two charming rooms, Room V et Room VIrespectively 33 and 30 m2with private bathrooms and double beds, overlook the bucolic garden of Palazzo Cristo.
Artistic crafts at the heart of design
The design celebrates a luxury that is deliberately not flashy, and even less pompous. On the contrary, with each project, Anna Covre et Frédéric Tubau de Cristo are keen to replace crafts at the epicenter of their approach, a commitment to highlighting theexcellence of Venetian know-how.
In fact, the duo of architects planned, arranged, designed and fitted out each space down to the smallest detail, harmoniously combining the Venetian influences to contemporary trends. The color palette draws its inspiration from the Serenissimawith tones of stone and white marble and its nuances of oxidized copper green, old powder pink and terracotta.
On each floor, noble and sustainable materials such as wood, stone, marble and metal create a soothing and enveloping environment. © Frederic Tubau de Cristo
Fabrics from the Rubelli house and custom furniture rich in finishes in natural oak or walnut fully participate in the timeless and unique atmosphere reigning at Palazzo Cristo. As a reminder, the Rubelli house remains the legendary publisher of Italian fabrics having contributed to perfecting the dreamlike atmosphere of the Venice Simplon Orient-Express.
High tables, coffee tables, pedestal tables, stools, canopies or ends of beds, etc.: each element is a signature creation, like the Macaron poufs which dot the palace or Pyramid bedside lamps in brushed pine and natural Italian linen on the nightstands.
Renowned for its long tradition of mouth-blown glassware, the island of Murano is obviously in the spotlight. Anna Covre et Frédéric Tubau de Cristo drew each lamp, wall light and vase which mark out the sequels, here sublimated by this millennial craftsmanship.
Outside, the wall lights are handcrafted by the last craftsman in his lineage capable of making these lamps as rare as they are typical of the region. © Frederic Tubau de Cristo
The backlit mirrors in the lobby were designed in metalized glass and the brushed stained oak frames. In the sequels, the smart mirrors are shaped in a special glass with integrated screen.
And finally, in the private garden, the statues depicting the four seasons were carved in the 19th century in a pierre de Vicenza. In order to preserve this heritage, they have been entirely restored by specialists in this field. typical stone of the Veneto region.
Anna Covre & Frédéric Tubau de Cristo
Palazzo Cristo today has two collector’s palaces located in the beating heart of Venice :
– four suite apartments at Palazzo Cristo-Castello,
– and six at Palazzo Cristo-San Marco.
Portrait of Anna Covre and Frédéric Tubau de Cristo. “For Palazzo Cristo, our objective is to create a new accommodation offer that is luxurious, private and contemporary, with an anchor in local life,” emphasizes Frédéric. © Matthieu Salvaing
After working in global design agencies in Paris and TokyoAnna and Frédéric create their consulting agency. The couple quickly collaborated with the flagship of international luxury (Armani, Lancôme, Saint Laurent, Viktor & Rolf, Bottega Veneta, etc.) before specializing in creation of extraordinary hotel projects. Driven by their perfect knowledge of luxury and design sectorsAnna (originally from Venice) and Frédéric merge their influences to bring about an art of living with ultimate refinement, where contemporary trends and traditional Venetian materials.
When Frédéric draw the plansdesigns the furniture and space layoutAnna oversees production, gets involved with the arts and crafts and infuses an artistic impulse at each stage, giving the palates an extra touch of soul.
A confidential address
Anna Covre and Frédéric Tubau de Cristo have made discretion an essential value: every client of Palazzo Cristo feels welcomed with personalized attention. However, in order to preserve the privacy of the place and the anonymity of its guests, the address remains confidential until the final reservation.
During the big cultural events in the City of the Dogesthe Palazzo Cristo-San Marco is exclusively privatizable in its entirety. It remains open for reservations the rest of the year, depending on availability.
Venetian magic knows how to be desired!
Source : batirama.com / Laure Pophillat
