Light give a uniqueness to this suite, detailed to perfection – the combination of antique and contemporary. The warm light from leccese stone and the original barbed terracotta flooring, evidence the origins of Palazzo Luce as an aristocratic residence. Both the headboard behind the ample matrimonial bed and the brass desk, designed for the Palace by Storage Associati – enshrine form and texture the glow from the gold finishing cast a delicate brilliance into the atmosphere. Among the furnishing, the iconic Superleggera and small tables by Gio Ponti, the red Lutrario chairs by Carlo Mollino, the sculpted vases, the delicate and poetic gesture in the fascinating works on paper by Antonio Marras, fashion designer and artist. The bathroom in typical earthenware with bathtub, recall in its elegant simplicity, mediterranean grandeur.

The suite on the main floor (piano nobile), at the very core of Palazzo Luce is also the most ancient of its parts and takes its name from Maria dEnghien, countess of Lecce and Queen of Naples who also lived in these very rooms. Like a 14th-century chest holding family heirloom, the spaces reveal treasurable art and design pieces: the original furnishings by Gio Ponti, the brgeres seating by Pier Giulio Magistretti, the large lamp by Hans-Agne Jackobsson, walls vested in hand-painted striped fabric, the rare compressed paper work by Ettore Spalletti from 1976 and not least the enigmatic ceiling fresco above the bed, created by artist David Tremlett. A spiral that draws the flow of time – an encounter between past and future. A characteristic Baroque balcony facing the external onto Via del Palazzo dei Conti di Lecce, on the main elevation of the Palazzo Luce. The bathroom in typical Lecce earthenware, with original Gio Ponti furnishings, inspired by the designer in its geometric decoration, in powder blue and bright red, with precious golden details. The bathroom, in typical Lecce earthenware – original Gio Ponti furnishings Decorative geometric designs, Pontian inspired – in powder blue and bright red, accented in gold detailing.

Located on the main floor (piano nobile) this large double bedroom suite is characterised by the sunkist warmth of original twentieth century antique maiolica tiles in mediterranean yellow. Reflecting from them, the unique luminosity that course through Palazzo Luce. Art and design in dialogue reveal the contemporary soul of the place: starting with the elegant artworks by Thomas Ruff a vibrant face of a woman Press++33.03 and Mimmo Jodices, iconic Strombolicchio on to the juxtaposition of furnishings, colors and touches of intense yellow and hues of acquamarine: least not, the originals of Gio Ponti, armchairs by Marzio Cecchi, and custom elements such as the headboard, lights or the mirrored screen-room divider designed by Storage Associati. Facing onto the eighteenth century courtyard of the Palace, the internal view assures the suite quietitude and intimacy.

A large brass screen room divider designed by Storage Associati signals the entrance to this main-floor suite dedicated to the contemporary traveler who can appreciate its functional elegance. A quasi-sculptural element, the screen divider affords further intimacy to an already private space while contemporaneously, serving a functional purpose as a headboard. The furnishings, created and realised expressly for Palazzo Luce, emphasise the idea that design can be rigorous in form and non-conformist in its palette choice of color while equally, attentive to detail. The brass finishes contrast amicably with the Palaces original barbed-wire terracotta flooring. On the walls the surreal visions of Brigitte Niedermair’s lighting invite yet another dimension to the visual reality of the suite. The spacious bathroom with bathtub done in typical earthenware evoke a Mediterranean earthiness of simple elegance.

Impressions of Art Deco and a striking vertical stripe pattern together, are the stand-out characteristics of the main-floor suite (piano nobile) designed by Carlo de Carli and furnished entirely with an original set of 1930s vintage FontanaArte lamps. The decorative graphic tenants; the white and forest green, teal and blue-green details, the refined juxtaposition of materials from walnut wood to textured mirrored surfaces, bring a welcoming warmth to a contemporary environment. The bathroom with shower in marble recalls the elegance indicative of the period – echoed overall, in the continuity of the design.

If Gio Ponti’s design courses through Palazzo Luce as a continuous inspirational theme, this suite on the top floor, overlooking and with direct access to the spectacular terrace designed by Giuliano dell’Uva Architetti, of the lot, this represents a masterpiece. Its interior features the Parete Attrezzata, conceived and created by Ponti for Dulciora towards the late 1940s, a unique piece, a treasure of Italian design that reveals perfection in its synthesis of form and function. A sophisticated functionality characterizes the suite; the choice of furnishings, not only that of Ponti but also Franco Albini, dialogue with the matchless art of a master photography, Ugo Mulas. The maiolica flooring in yellow and white, are an exclusive re- edition from that designed by Ponti for the Milan residence in Via Dezza. The bathroom, with double sink and shower, in a typical Pontian blue is furnished with originals by the designer.

This large suite on the top floor overlooks the large terrace of Palazzo Luce. It is divided into two rooms by a glass wall separating the sleeping area from the “studio” and sitting room space. The bright interiors, are characterized by yellow and white majolica tiles, an exclusive re- edition made for Palazzo Luce from Ponti’s original floor design at the Milan residence in Via Dezza. From the green decoration of the fireplace – another Pontian reference to the interlocking of the typical triangles, imagined as a tribute by Giuliano dellUva Architetti from the intense blu colour of the wall in the studio area. Also here, there is original furniture by Ponti and Caccia Dominioni. On the walls the work a contemporary art protagonist, Marcel Duchamp and a series of vintage photographic prints by Ugo Mulas from his body of works produced in the early 1970s. The bathroom, with shower, display an elegant contrast of solid blacks mottled with yellow and original furnishings by Ponti.