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 If Michelangelo had been born in 1957, instead of 1475, I’m sure he would come to America and probably been drawn to New York City, just as Aldo Andreoli was. Aldo Andreoli, like Michelangelo and many other of the world’s greatest artists, architects and composers, was born in Italy and developed a passion for art and architecture.
After receiving his architectural degree in Torino, Italy, he literally became an international citizen, working on projects in five continents. The confluence of his Italian studies, extensive international projects and 15 years of design work in the USA has shaped the distinctive design sensibility he brings with him. In 1992, Andreoli founded Sanba, an international design and development company specializing in the renovation and conversion of loft buildings into high-end condominiums in New York City. In the next ten years Sanba designed and developed two buildings in the TriBeCa area and a 14 unit condominium project on the Upper West Side of New York.
In 1995 his travels took him to Sedona and predictably a love affair began. In 1997 he purchased some land in Sedona that has in his words ?both incredible peace and magnificent views.? On this lot Andreoli designed and built a 3000 square foot home that was originally intended as a second home but has since become his primary residence. The design of the house was definitely greatly influenced by the loft renovations he was doing in New York and further delineated by the long narrow lot with its great exposure to the west. The form of the house is a simple rectangle with a dome roof covered in copper. The arched ceiling was designed to frame the unobstructed views of the Cockscomb formation and the city of Jerome. The structure consists of twelve equidistant arched wood glue laminated beams. The north facade consists of Arizona flagstone, the south is all glass.
In the construction phase of his Sedona house, Andreoli was simultaneously supervising a construction site in New York. To facilitate the Sedona project, he enlisted the service of the German designer, Suzanne Roeder, of Bella Casa Design. Andreoli and Suzanne were in constant contact throughout the process. Andreoli chuckles that Bob Pelc of BP Construction did an admirable job of dealing with a resident German and a long distance Italian. Results of their efforts is a blend of art and architecture that would certainly have pleased even Michelangelo himself.
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After the event of September 11, Andreoli decided to make Sedona his home and continue to pursue design and development here. His newest project is a 6000 square foot, private residence in the Estates of North Slope, that is to be offered for sale.
Andreoli is attempting to bring Italian Style and design to the Southwest. Arizona has attracted many great architects over the years, such as, Frank Lloyd Wright and Paolo Soleri. Today, they are joined by Aldo Andreoli. Like Michelangelo, he is bringing with him a Renaissance of architectural dreams and concepts. Andreoli is convinced Arizonans are ready for the sleek and sexy lines that have long been a part of Italian style.
He plans to take quality to a new level by incorporating imported Italian kitchens, doors and exotic ceramic tiles. Experiencing one of Andreoli’s design projects is a little bit like listening to Italian opera singer, Andrea Bocceli. They are perfectly orchestrated and create a mood that is sleek sophisticated, yet smoothing. Andreoli is anticipating that Sedonans are ready to follow as he combines Italian art and architecture into a New Sedona Renaissance.
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