Edicifio Sota, Bilbao

Ex-residence of early 20th century bourgeoisie undergoes stunning facelift

The grand Edificio Sota, built as the residence for the local bourgeoisie in the early 20th century, is one of Bilbao’s most cherished buildings. The entire structure, including its imposing façade with elegant arches and richly decorated eaves and windows, underwent a major refurbishment, reopening in early 2016. Now housing private residences, offices and boutiques, it also includes more than 1700 m2 of natural stone supplied by Salvatori: Pietra d’Avola in honed, Raw, Romboo and Lithoverde® finishes together with honed Silk Georgette.

Designer Juan Marchante of Rosita Interior Design Studio selected Salvatori products because “I love the philosophy behind them, especially the recycled aspect of Lithoverde which remains aesthetically beautiful” he explains. “It is really so easy to create a sensation of luxury with these textures”.

DESIGNER: Rosita Interior Design

MATERIALS: Pietra d’Avola, Silk Georgette

TEXTURES: Honed, Lithoverde®, Romboo, Raw

 

The lobby floor is in honed Pietra d'Avola limestone with the same stone in Salvatori's Romboo texture used for the central pillar.

 

Central pillar in Romboo texture in Pietra d'Avola limestone

 

Bathroom floor in honed Pietra d'Avola limestone, whilst the wall behind the basin is in Lithoverde®. Lithoverde® by Salvatori is 99% composed of offcuts of natural stone, making it an eco-friendly material, but without sacrificing aesthetics.