Bucci Quentin Converts Florence Historic Villa Wing Into 150 m² Residence

Bucci Quentin has completed the Arcipressi Residence, a 150-square-meter renovation of a portion of a historic villa in the green heart of Florence, completed in 2025.

The architects describe the project as "a careful renovation aimed at restoring a timeless elegance to the spaces, in harmony with the surrounding landscape." The architecture, according to the firm's text, "is distinguished by its quiet and refined language, capable of engaging in dialogue with nature through generous openings that frame views of centuries-old trees and lush gardens."

The clients shaped the brief as much as the site did. They are a couple with a daughter who share "not only a shared vision of living, but also a strong sensitivity to sustainability, which is an integral part of both their personal and professional lives," the architects state. The wife works as a sustainability consultant in the fashion industry, bringing what the firm calls "a conscious focus on environmental impact, material quality, and responsible processes" to the project.

The location presented a rare condition: a house surrounded by greenery yet within a short walk of Florence's historic city center. The architects conceived the residence as "an intimate family retreat capable of reconciling nature and city life, tranquility and urban vitality."

The plan prioritizes continuity between inside and outside. Large openings and constant garden views, according to the architects, "transform the green surroundings into a true extension of the living space." Natural light filters through the rooms across textured surfaces and tailored details, while the exterior greenery becomes, in the firm's words, "an integral part of the home, imparting a sense of calm and well-being."

Every piece of furniture in the house was custom-designed and handcrafted by local craftsmen. The interiors, warm and formally restrained, are defined by what the architects call "formal clarity that enhances the quality of the materials and the mastery of artisanal craftsmanship," producing an environment where "tradition and contemporaneity blend in perfect balance."

The project's manufacturer list signals its material and lighting ambitions: Artemide, Pedrali, Bolzan Parquet, Flos, Kriptonite, Listone Giordano, Mipa, Nemo Lighting, Saba, and Targetti.

Photography is by Federico Villa studio. ArchDaily published the project on September 24, 2026.

For Bucci Quentin, Arcipressi demonstrates how a sustainability-literate client base — here, one rooted in fashion-industry consulting — can push residential renovations toward locally crafted, materially deliberate outcomes in historically charged urban settings.