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In the heart of the Cannaregio district, the legendary Palazzo Don\u00e0 Giovannelli has added a new chapter to its centuries-old story: today it is Orient Express Venice<\/strong>, a five-star hotel designed by architect Aline Asmar d\u2019Amman<\/strong>. In this extraordinary project, Luigi Bevilacqua fabrics have found their natural home.<\/p>\n After eight years of restoration<\/strong>, Orient Express Venice<\/a> has opened its doors in one of the city\u2019s most authentic districts, Cannaregio. Forty-seven rooms, suites, and private residences now occupy spaces that have welcomed Venetian nobility for centuries.<\/p>\n The hotel\u2019s style is the result of a masterful balance between preservation and contemporaneity. Architect Aline Asmar d\u2019Amman<\/strong> led a restoration focused on enhancing original elements: frescoes, mosaic floors, Murano glass chandeliers, and the extraordinary 19th-century octagonal staircase by Giovanni Battista Meduna<\/strong> were preserved and reintegrated into the narrative. The result is a dialogue across eras: Venetian Gothic, Baroque, Neoclassical, and modernity, where no voice overpowers another.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.luigi-bevilacqua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2026_03_30_Lobby_CreditsGiulioGhirardi.webp” title_text=”2026_03_30_Lobby_CreditsGiulioGhirardi” show_in_lightbox=”on” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”500px” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n This philosophy aligns perfectly with the idea of luxury embodied by the Orient Express brand: a cultured, artisanal, almost obsessive dedication to detail that highlights the collective effort of master builders and artisans, where no individual is more important than the tradition they represent.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.luigi-bevilacqua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/OEV_SalaDellaCultura_CreditsGiulioGhirardi.jpg” title_text=”OEV_SalaDellaCultura_CreditsGiulioGhirardi” show_in_lightbox=”on” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”500px” module_alignment=”center” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n This vision finds its ultimate expression in the Salone Vittoria<\/strong>, the most solemn space in the entire palace. Overlooking the Santa Fosca canal, it was conceived in 1548 for the wedding of the Duke of Urbino\u2019s son to Vittoria Farnese, Princess of Parma, one of the most lavish celebrations of the Venetian Renaissance. Redesigned in Neo-Gothic style in the 19th century by Meduna, it still preserves its original Murano chandelier and an atmosphere of refined ceremony that has hosted balls, cultural gatherings, and aristocratic evenings through the centuries. Today, it is the ideal setting for weddings, gala dinners, and private celebrations. And it is here that our textiles have found their place.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.luigi-bevilacqua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Salone-Vittoria.webp” title_text=”Salone Vittoria” show_in_lightbox=”on” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”500px” module_alignment=”center” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”didascalia” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ text_font=”||on||” text_font_size=”12″ background_color=”rgba(218,221,221,0.52)” text_orientation=”center” max_width=”500px” module_alignment=”center” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Acanto Brocatelle in the Vittoria Hall<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n For the Salone Vittoria, Aline Asmar d\u2019Amman selected our Acanto brocatelle<\/a>, and for us, it felt like a natural choice, as if the fabric and the space had always known each other.<\/p>\n Brocatelle<\/strong> belongs to the family of lampas fabrics<\/strong>, characterized by large raised patterns<\/strong> created through the contrast between a primary warp and weft, both in silk, and a second series of warp and weft threads that are very stiff, traditionally hemp or linen, giving the textile its distinctive sculptural, almost architectural quality. Lighter than brocade<\/strong> yet equally precious, it lends itself naturally to luxury interiors<\/strong>: upholstery, wall coverings, draperies, and liturgical furnishings.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.luigi-bevilacqua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Broccatello-Acanto-nuvola-100-34895-2.jpg” title_text=”Broccatello Acanto nuvola 100-34895″ show_in_lightbox=”on” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”400px” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”didascalia” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ text_font=”||on||” text_font_size=”12″ background_color=”rgba(218,221,221,0.52)” text_orientation=”center” max_width=”400px” module_alignment=”center” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Acanto Brocatelle – Cloud White<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Its history is deeply intertwined with that of the palace in which we find ourselves today. Widely adopted in 16th-century Italy<\/strong>, brocatelle became the fabric of choice for aristocratic residences and prestigious ecclesiastical settings. Its dense linen structure made it possible to create elaborate decorations on a compact, uniform ground. Its success accompanied the Renaissance<\/strong> into the height of the Baroque<\/strong> period, crossing centuries with the same grace with which it now moves through the halls of a 15th-century palace<\/strong>. Even today, it remains one of the most beloved textiles among interior designers.<\/p>\n Our Acanto<\/strong> embodies all of this heritage. The motif, an elegant composition<\/strong> of curling acanthus leaves enriched with naturalistic elements, emerges delicately from the ground, revealed by its own luminosity. It is a design rooted in Western decorative iconography for millennia, appearing in Corinthian capitals, Renaissance inlays, and Baroque ceilings. In the Salone Vittoria, in a champagne tone created especially for this project, it converses with frescoes and stucco as if it had always belonged there, as if, in some way, it had been waiting.<\/p>\n Understanding why such a choice was possible also means understanding who Aline Asmar d\u2019Amman is.<\/p>\n An architect and interior designer originally from Beirut, Aline Asmar d\u2019Amman<\/strong> is renowned for her ability to transform spaces into true architectural narratives.<\/p>\n Her international education and experience working alongside leading figures in design and fashion, including Karl Lagerfeld<\/strong>, have helped shape a distinctive style. For her, spaces are not simply furnished; they are dressed, with a couture-like approach.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.luigi-bevilacqua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Aline-Asmar-dAmman.jpg” title_text=”Aline Asmar dAmman” show_in_lightbox=”on” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”500px” module_alignment=”center” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”didascalia” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ text_font=”||on||” text_font_size=”12″ background_color=”rgba(218,221,221,0.52)” text_orientation=”center” max_width=”500px” module_alignment=”center” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Aline Asmar d’Amman in the Vittoria Hall<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In the Palazzo Don\u00e0 Giovannelli<\/strong> project, this vision becomes a continuous dialogue between historical heritage and contemporary creativity. Her style is distinguished by a sensitivity that recognizes beauty in the traces of time, blending precious materials with raw surfaces, architectural tradition with contemporary language.<\/p>\n The result is an intervention that does not erase the memory of the place but amplifies it, transforming each room into a narrative experience capable of evoking emotions and suggestions.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.luigi-bevilacqua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2026_03_30_Lobby_03_CreditsGiulioGhirardi.webp” title_text=”2026_03_30_Lobby_03_CreditsGiulioGhirardi” show_in_lightbox=”on” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”500px” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.luigi-bevilacqua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2026_03_30_Staircase_CreditsGiulioGhirardi.webp” title_text=”2026_03_30_Staircase_CreditsGiulioGhirardi” show_in_lightbox=”on” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”500px” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.luigi-bevilacqua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Suite-Orient-Express.jpg” title_text=”Suite Orient Express” show_in_lightbox=”on” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”500px” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The history of this palace is, in many ways, the history of Venice itself. Built in 1436, said to be designed by Filippo Calendario<\/strong>, the same architect responsible for the Doge\u2019s Palace<\/strong>, it stands at the intersection of two canals in the Cannaregio district, with its spectacular fa\u00e7ade defined by seven finely carved Gothic windows reflected in the Rio de Noale.<\/p>\n In the 16th century, the Serenissima gifted it to the Duke of Urbino, Francesco Maria della Rovere<\/strong>, who hosted grand celebrations here, including the wedding of his son to Princess Vittoria Farnese in 1548. In the following centuries, the palace passed to the Don\u00e0 family and later, in 1838, to the Giovannelli family, a dynasty of industrialists from Bergamo who transformed it into a center of Venetian social life, enriching it with artworks and legendary stories. Among the paintings once housed here was La Tempesta<\/em> by Giorgione<\/strong>, later acquired by the Italian state and transferred to the Gallerie dell\u2019Accademia.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.luigi-bevilacqua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/OEV_LaCasati_Restaurant_CreditsGiulioGhirardi.jpg” title_text=”OEV_LaCasati_Restaurant_CreditsGiulioGhirardi” show_in_lightbox=”on” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”500px” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In the 19th century, Count Andrea Giovannelli entrusted Giovanni Battista Meduna, the architect of Teatro La Fenice and Ca\u2019 d\u2019Oro<\/strong>, with the task of enhancing the interiors with Neo-Gothic suggestions, Baroque elements, and the famous octagonal staircase crowned by a celestial vault. Each intervention left its mark; every era added a new element to this extraordinary palace<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Today, with Orient Express and Aline Asmar d\u2019Amman, a new chapter opens in the story of Palazzo Don\u00e0 Giovannelli, and we are honored that Bevilacqua silks are part of it.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.luigi-bevilacqua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Palazzo-Dona-Giovannelli-facade.webp” title_text=”Palazzo Dona Giovannelli facade” show_in_lightbox=”on” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”500px” module_alignment=”center” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”didascalia” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ text_font=”||on||” text_font_size=”12″ background_color=”rgba(218,221,221,0.52)” text_orientation=”center” max_width=”500px” module_alignment=”center” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Orient Express Venice Hotel – Fa\u00e7ade<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Photo credit: ” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In one of Venice’s grandest palazzi, centuries-old silk brocatelle meets Orient Express luxury. Discover the craftsmanship behind the magic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":69205,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":" [et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.5\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p> Nel cuore del sestiere di Cannaregio, il leggendario Palazzo Don\u00e0 Giovannelli<\/strong> ha aggiunto una nuova pagina alla sua storia secolare: oggi \u00e8 Orient Express Venezia<\/strong>, un hotel a cinque stelle che porta la firma dell'architetta Aline Asmar d'Amman. In questo progetto straordinario, i tessuti della Tessitura Luigi Bevilacqua hanno trovato la loro dimora naturale.\u00a0<\/p>A Palace Transformed into a Hotel, Without Forgetting Itself<\/h2>\n
The Acanto Brocatelle: When Fabric Becomes Architecture<\/h2>\n
Aline Asmar d\u2019Amman: Dressing Spaces<\/h2>\n
Palazzo Don\u00e0 Giovannelli: Six Centuries of Venetian History<\/h2>\n
Photo Credits: Giulio Ghirardi<\/pre>\n
Un palazzo che si trasforma in hotel, senza dimenticare s\u00e9 stesso<\/h2>