Ca’ Apollonio Heritage has been honoured with the KNX Italian Awards 2024

An award for the Best Smart Buildings: Ca’ Apollonio Heritage has been honoured with the KNX Italian Awards 2024. Thanks also to Vimar devices, the design and programming of SAE Sistemi Elettrici Srl and the supervision of BIG Srl, this Boutique Hotel, situated at the foot of Monte Grappa, in the heart of the Venetian foothills, has succeeded in combining history, design and innovation, demonstrating how KNX technology can completely transform the guest experience.

Nestled in this idyllic setting, dating back to the late 16th Century, a grand farmhouse once owned by local landowners has undergone a complete renovation. The project seamlessly blends sustainable architecture, local design elements, meticulous attention to detail, and a thriving biodiversity. An exclusive hospitality project, surrounded by 18 hectares of vegetable gardens, orchards, vineyards, and olive groves: a precious heritage to hand down, as a testament to the ethics, love, and vision that Maria Pia Viaro and Massimo Vallotto sought to infuse, transforming their dream into reality.

Restored according to the principles of bio-architecture, this ancient historic villa pays homage to its land. Every detail reflects its deep-rooted connection to the surrounding environment. The gourmet restaurant and bistro further celebrate this bond by offering a culinary journey that enhances the balance between mankind and nature and boast a wine list of over 850 labels. The property is completed by Ca’ da Roman Winery, which cultivates only resistant PIWI grape varieties and produces 40,000/50,000 bottles each year. 

Offering 10 rooms in total, the new Boutique Hotel is completely designed with a sustainable perspective and is developed partly in the ancient villa and partly in the adjacent modern building, a cutting-edge structure that also houses a spa, a wellness area, and a fitness centre, for a complete wellness experience.

Within this thriving ecosystem, Vimar seamlessly integrates its products and technology. And it is precisely the anthracite grey hue chosen for the Eikon Exé wiring series, in the traditional and Vintage versions, that sets the guidelines for the colours of the walls and all the furnishings. The sleek glass Eikon Tactil controls provide a stylish finish to the exterior of the lifts.

A place like Ca' Apollonio, where sustainability becomes a genuine way of life, could not have been complete without a KNX hotel management system, integrated with Vimar products. A highly complex system, designed to enable smart hospitality, while respecting history and nature. The check-in and check-out procedures, notifying the presence of guests, status of the lights and temperature, technical or emergency alarms: everything can be programmed and supervised from the reception desk. This smart technology simplifies the staff’s tasks and allows guests to enjoy their stay in full comfort. Once the card has been inserted into the transponder card readers, the lights are turned on, the temperature is brought to the desired level and the reception desk is promptly notified of the presence of the guest - a veritable operational control room. Not just comfort, but security too: an Elvox CCTV video surveillance system is in operation throughout the facility, featuring 43 cameras and 5 NVRs.

As the first Boutique Hotel in Veneto to comply with the rigorous "CasaClima R" and "CasaClima Hotel" protocols, Cà Apollonio Heritage has undoubtedly been able to achieve this important goal thanks to the installed KNX system, capable of containing energy consumption, projecting itself towards a more conscious future.

The KNX Italia 2024 award further confirms how technology can revolutionise hotel management, ensuring comfort, well-being, and sustainability. In this context, Vimar once again confirms itself as a reliable partner in the design of smart buildings.

Credits

• Design, deployment and programming: SAE Sistemi Elettrici Srl

"The considerably complex project was broken down into multiple phases. Thanks to KNX technology and Vimar products, we were able easily to integrate the different parts of the building. Throughout the project, Vimar and Big have been invaluable and reliable partners.” Mr. Dimitri Chiminello, Sae Sistemi Elettrici Srl programmer

• System integrator: BIG Srl

"A complex KNX system was developed for the Ca' Apollonio project. Vimar is renowned as a premium brand in the home automation industry, and we consider them one of our most trusted and reliable partners." Eng. Gianluca Dho, CEO of Building Intelligence Group Srl

• Architect: Massimo Vallotto

“The integration of a KNX system with Vimar products played a crucial role in achieving our energy reduction goals and obtaining the Casa Clima certification. After two years of operation, we are delighted with the system's performance and the expertise of the installation team, and we are extremely satisfied with the results.” Arch. Massimo Vallotto