Canticle Apartment - Lucca
In the heart of Lucca’s historic walled centre, the city’s centuries-old charm blends seamlessly with the essence of distinctly contemporary luxury. The residence combines the exclusivity and comfort of a five-star retreat, offering an intimate haven where history meets the art of modern living.
In the historic heart of Lucca, where history embraces tranquillity, Canticle reveals a living experience suspended between an intimate retreat and contemporary architecture.
Crossing the threshold means entering a 120-square-metre space where light flows freely, gently touching the softness of linen, the neutral tones of the walls and the natural warmth of oak. Curved walls and bespoke furnishings guide movement seamlessly throughout the interiors: from the generous living area, designed for conviviality and punctuated by refined design details, to the kitchen, where maximum functionality is expressed through clean, essential forms. The sleeping area comprises two elegant double bedrooms and two bathrooms conceived as intimate sanctuaries of wellbeing, connected by the enveloping atmosphere of a shared hammam.
Outside, the expansive terrace unfolds like a secret courtyard suspended above the city. The view extends 360 degrees across centuries-old rooftops, treetops and the imposing profile of Lucca’s historic walls. Between the natural texture of a teak sun deck and the water of a heated plunge pool, the Tuscan landscape becomes the backdrop for moments of complete relaxation.
The residence is completed by a level of accessibility rarely found in Lucca’s historic centre: the discreet convenience of a lift with direct access from the underground car park is combined with intuitive home automation, allowing every space to be controlled effortlessly. Canticle is a private and elegant base from which to experience Lucca in complete tranquillity, while the allure of the Versilia coast lies just a few kilometres away.
At the heart of the residence, the living area unfolds as a light-filled open space, a true sanctuary of light where different functions come together in a tangible sense of harmony. The living area, defined by the clean and inviting lines of a dark modular sofa, welcomes guests into an island of comfort that reflects the understated character of the adjacent dining space. Here, an imposing solid oak table, whose substantial form discreetly conceals hidden drawers for storing personal belongings, becomes the focal point for gathering, illuminated by a sculptural pendant light that floats above like an ethereal work of art.
All around, full-height white cabinetry blends seamlessly into the walls. These bespoke elements are not merely storage units, but discreetly conceal the home’s technological equipment, keeping the space immaculate and free from visible cables and distractions.
From here, the kitchen emerges in perfect visual and material continuity. Surfaces bend and curve into unexpected, seamless forms, gently guiding both movement and the eye. The result is a refined interplay of materials: clean white fronts meet warm timber accents that punctuate the composition, culminating in a secluded corner entirely clad in oak. This intimate, sheltered nook becomes a welcoming retreat, designed for breakfast or quiet moments of reflection in the morning.
The rhythm of the residence slows as it moves towards spaces entirely devoted to rest and the luxury of reclaiming one’s own time, immersed in a palette of neutral tones and enveloped by the purity of natural materials.
In the master bedroom, the oak bed appears to float in mid-air, suspended above a delicate ribbon of LED light integrated into its base. On either side, soft linen curtains gently filter the daylight, while slatted timber panelling adds depth, warmth and a distinctive tactile quality to the wall.
The boundary between rest and personal wellbeing becomes fluid: the transition towards the bathroom takes place through an atmospheric connecting hammam shower, a passage through steam that prepares the body for moments of self-care. Beyond the shower, the master bathroom reveals itself as a private spa. Continuous surfaces envelop the space in warm, reassuring earthy tones, surrounding a generous bathtub seamlessly integrated into the interior.
Completing this intimate sanctuary is the soft, living glow of a built-in bioethanol fireplace, designed to transform every moment into an experience of complete relaxation and regeneration.
Beyond the expansive glass doors, the wellness experience extends beyond the interiors, opening onto a generous panoramic terrace suspended above the rhythms of Lucca’s historic centre.
The focal point of the outdoor space is the heated circular plunge pool, an elegant white sculptural form resting on a curved teak deck and framed by a delicate bed of white pebbles. As the sun sets, sculptural luminous spheres scattered across the terracotta paving glow like small moons, casting a warm, enveloping light across the water.
All around, uninterrupted 360-degree views unfold: from the warm terracotta tiles of medieval rooftops to the majestic centuries-old trees crowning Lucca’s historic walls, and the soft silhouette of the hills beyond. The terrace is completed by a secluded outdoor dining area, where a large table sheltered by adjustable sunshades invites guests to enjoy relaxed evenings surrounded by natural materials, soft light and a timeless panorama.
