Completion of Villa Roccabruna Bar & Bistro

BLEVIO, ITALY – We are pleased to announce the completion of our second project with the Mandarin Oriental Lago di Como, following the Floating Pool and Spa which opened in 2023.

The project involves a careful, sensitive refurbishment of Villa Roccabruna’s vestibule, bar, and bistro, reviving the original spirit of these spaces by working with the existing architecture rather than against it. Our subtle interventions harmonize guest flow, enhance historical details, and restore lost building fabric while improving back-of-house functionality.

The vestibule, once an underused circulation hall, now continues the historic sequence of lakefront rooms through glazed doors, extended parquet flooring, and bespoke glass vitrines. The Bistro underwent the most significant transformation: archival research revealed original landscape tapestries, inspiring custom embroidered wall coverings depicting Lake Como. All furniture—tables, chairs, sofas, and consoles—was custom-designed and crafted to blend seamlessly with the space rather than overwhelm it. In the Bar, a new low brass counter set within the historic wooden threshold creates an intimate atmosphere while improving the workspace behind.