Nestled on the island's western coast, known
as Costa del Sole, is the picturesque village
of Seccheto, and, perched atop a hill, stands
the delightful Casa Melagrana, a traditional
Elban house built in a minimal style that
makes ample use of natural, local materials.
The rustic atmosphere, dominated by the
warm tones of ocher and amber, is enhanced
by Catellani & Smith through an array of
lamps that are more than mere lightingdevices, revealing the spirit and the
importance of artisanal craftsmanship.
Throughout the 100sqm surface of Casa
Melagrana, an assortment of lighting
creations combine to sketch out a sort of
emotional and sensory journey, where light
becomes art in the eyes of those who know
how to look. The foyer features a large
Turciù piece, with flexible brass arms
that can be twisted and intertwined atwill. Entering the home, we get a striking
impression of spaciousness thanks to an
open-plan arrangement skillfully divided
between the kitchen, the cozy living area
and the quaint mezzanine created during
the renovation of the roof. The living room
houses the pendant Fil de Fer lamp,
a mass of meandering aluminum wire
anodised in gold colour and dotted with
tiny light sources, while the kitchen is litThe Shape of Light
Catellani & Smith shapes the light of Casa Melagrana, a house combining traditional
building methods and artisanal lighting to help channel its rustic Elban heritage.Images: Adriano Bacchella030 PROJECT