Embark on a journey through Casa Mquadro, where traditional Salento architecture meets innovative design. In Casarano, Italy, a town celebrated for its cultural heritage, Velz: Architetti has transformed a classic home into a beacon of contemporary living.
This 2023 redesign breathes new life into classic spaces, integrating an open-plan living area with natural light enhancements and local materials. Delve into an abode where bold colors, reflective surfaces, and strategic use of space redefine modern elegance in a historic setting.

About Casa Mquadro
Simple Elegance for a Dream Home
A young dreamer chose Velz: Architetti to create her perfect home?a cozy nest for her growing family. The remodel of Casa Mquadro introduced beautiful star-shaped ceilings and a fresh, modern design. A Fresh Start for Casa Mquadro
In Casarano, nestled among 1950s homes, Casa Mquadro stood with its two rooms and a small garden.
Originally, the house had two special ceilings, flat-roofed rooms, a tiny entrance, and a courtyard with a staircase leading upstairs. A separate cellar had its own street access.
The old house layout was tricky, with rooms in a row and not much daylight.
We took down the flat-roofed rooms and entrance, building up from the old kitchen to make the new upstairs bedrooms.
We tore down a wall to open up a living and kitchen space of about 430 square feet (40 square meters). Where the old entrance was, now stands a new bathroom and a welcoming entry...