Magically overlooking Modica, Kimiyà is a bright house with a geometric essentiality that evokes the purity of traditional Mediterranean architectures. Located in a quiet corner of the upper town near the Cathedral of San Giorgio, it has an eclectic spirit and is the perfect refuge for writers, artists and travellers in search of an inner and poetic Sicily.
CASA KIMIYA’
Upon entering Casa Kimiyà you will find yourself magically suspended amongst the roofs and lights of Modica. The light filled internal spaces, spread across two levels, are a harmonious combination of design, contemporary artworks and traditional architectural features. On the first level, you will find the first double bedroom, characterized by ancient Sicilian majolicas, a bathroom, a living-kitchen area with the panoramic balcony where you can await the sunset whilst tasting a glass of Sicilian wine and admire the town as it transforms into a myriad of lights. Via the internal staircase – in black natural stone “pietra pece”- passing beneath the original front door which has been transformed into a work of art, you reach the upper level which houses the second double bedroom with bathroom, a small balcony over the alley and a gorgeous panoramic terrace where to sunbathe or dine under the stars while your gaze embraces the entire historic center spanning from the ancient Jewish district of “Cartellone” to the scenographic Cathedral of San Giorgio up to the Castle of the Counts.
100% certified green electric supply, ecological resin floors, natural paints, heat pump heating / air conditioning system, led lighting, water flow reducers, Ecolabel refill body soap and shampoo, separate waste collection
The artworks showcased in the house are made by artist and owner Luca Giannini e are on sale.
Info: + 39 3389275393 – info@lucagiannini.it – www.lucagiannini.it
INTERIOR PHOTOGRAPHY / view here the photo reportage by ERICA BRENCI STUDIO
LOCATION
Casa Kimiyà is located in Modica Alta near the Cathedral of San Giorgio, a masterpiece of the 18th-century baroque art. Discover the charme of the city walking up and down its alleys and staircases, admiring its hidden corners and scenic views, amidst noble palaces, ancient churches and stone courtyards pervaded by the scent of jasmine. Enjoy the pleasure of slowness entering the old artisan shops, visiting the renowed chocolate ateliers and sitting at the table of a cafè for a granita with brioche.
How to arrive at Casa Kimiyà
- airports: Comiso Pio La Torre (42 km), Catania Fontanarossa (125 km)
- by bus from Catania airport: Etna Trasporti lines (1h45′)
- by car: free parking along Corso San Giorgio and Corso Crispi (5′ walk)
- airport transfer service is available on request
ACCOMODATION
Reception & service
- open all year round
- our staff will welcome you in person (check-in from 15 to 20, check-out by 10)
- late check-in from 20 to 23 allowed with extra price
- late check-out by 13 allowed for free on request if available
- towel change every 3 days, bed sheet change and room cleaning every week
- accessibility: step-free access not available
Facilities & amenities
- Air-conditioning and heating
- Wi-Fi, Hi-Fi, TV-sat, books
- fully equipped kitchen
- wine cellar
- washing machine, ironing board, iron
- body soap and shampoo, hairdryer
- linen and towels, memory-foam mattresses
Policy
- parties are not permitted
- smoking is strictly forbidden and pets are not allowed
THE SOUL OF CASA KIMIYA’
“Can a landscape have a moral value? Something which distinguishes it from any other places, not in simply physical terms, but for an intrinsic, ineffable spirit or sentiment, which blows here and nowhere else; that here consubstantially resides in the pulp of the fruit, in the whitewash on the
walls? A genius loci not so different from my boyhood fantasies about certain houses been haunted by witches, which are called patruni ‘u luocu in local Sicilian dialect” (G. Bufalino, L’Isola Nuda).
In restoring this early twentieth century house, we have endeavoured to preserve its soul, long since accustomed to silence, wind and light. Salvage design, contemporary art and furnishings from far afield alternate with local elements, thus creating a harmonious alchemy of colours and materials.
CREDITS
Architectural project & interior design: Luca Giannini
> Learn more: Project history (pdf)
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