Moncada Rangel

07/01/2025

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Modernising the flat would come with additional challenges typical of properties in historic buildings

25/11/2024

We are glad to announce that we are the curators of COSMO an annual architecture Festival in Sicily.
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Project

12/11/2024

From the Archive: All pictures by 📸 ©️ Alberto Moncada
Tiny Pink House
“We must see windows as portals to stories, each one offering access to the narratives we crave.” — Colum McCann

This vision inspired our approach to refurbishing this tiny house, originally a tool shed for the German owner on the grounds of their main villa near Syracuse, Sicily.

The small structure once blended seamlessly into the traditional Sicilian countryside, without any strong visual connection to its stunning surroundings. Our renovation transformed it by introducing a new, rounded green window that perfectly frames a view of Mount Etna, giving the small pink house a fresh identity and a new focal point.

Inside, we revitalized the space with a checkerboard-patterned floor made from stones sourced from the Mediterranean region. A large pink stone circle at the center acts as a permanent feature, anchoring the design and uniting the refreshed interior.

03/11/2024

From the Archive: All pictures by 📸 ©️ Alberto Moncada
2008 - Pizza Perez
Pizza Perez occupies the ground floor of a 1970s building located in the business district of Syracuse, Italy, near the Archimedes’ tomb. Given a minimal budget, the client opted for cost-effective, utilitarian materials often found on construction sites. For example, the bathroom surfaces are coated with waterproof paint, while the ceiling and storage area walls are lined with fiberglass panels typically used for garage canopies. The bar consists of painted metal boxes supporting a steel shelf, and the floors and kitchen walls are covered in plywood—commonly used in shipyards—reinforced with a metal frame.

A central fiberglass wall divides the space into two distinct areas. On one side, a casual fast-food section allows patrons to enjoy a quick beer while they wait for their take-away orders. The other side hosts a more relaxed, sit-down “slow food” area where guests can savor their pizzas with wine. The translucent, open-design fiberglass wall also serves a dual purpose: it showcases wine, ingredients, and kitchen tools, while providing a convenient place for customers to hang coats and bags. The top of the wall features a concealed grid that houses the restaurant’s speakers and air-conditioning units.

The layout promotes social interaction. Traditional seating often limits exchanges between groups, so here, tables are designed as compact, uniform cubes (70x70x70 cm) placed close together, encouraging patrons to share space and interact with one another.

The main dining area is illuminated by standard circular and linear neon lights, typical of garage settings, while large windows open fully to connect the interior with the terrace, extending seating outdoors in warmer months.

02/11/2024

From the Archive:
All pictures by 📸 ©️ Alberto Moncada
Pizzeria Perez - Siracusa 2008
Pizza Perez occupies the ground floor of a 1970s building located in the business district of Syracuse, Italy, near the Archimedes’ tomb. Given a minimal budget, the client opted for cost-effective, utilitarian materials often found on construction sites. For example, the bathroom surfaces are coated with waterproof paint, while the ceiling and storage area walls are lined with fiberglass panels typically used for garage canopies. The bar consists of painted metal boxes supporting a steel shelf, and the floors and kitchen walls are covered in plywood—commonly used in shipyards—reinforced with a metal frame.

A central fiberglass wall divides the space into two distinct areas. On one side, a casual fast-food section allows patrons to enjoy a quick beer while they wait for their take-away orders. The other side hosts a more relaxed, sit-down “slow food” area where guests can savor their pizzas with wine. The translucent, open-design fiberglass wall also serves a dual purpose: it showcases wine, ingredients, and kitchen tools, while providing a convenient place for customers to hang coats and bags. The top of the wall features a concealed grid that houses the restaurant’s speakers and air-conditioning units.

The layout promotes social interaction. Traditional seating often limits exchanges between groups, so here, tables are designed as compact, uniform cubes (70x70x70 cm) placed close together, encouraging patrons to share space and interact with one another.

The main dining area is illuminated by standard circular and linear neon lights, typical of garage settings, while large windows open fully to connect the interior with the terrace, extending seating outdoors in warmer months.

01/11/2024

From the Archive:
All pictures by 📸 ©️ Alberto Moncada
Pizzeria Perez - Siracusa
Pizza Perez occupies the ground floor of a 1970s building located in the business district of Syracuse, Italy, near the Archimedes’ tomb. Given a minimal budget, the client opted for cost-effective, utilitarian materials often found on construction sites. For example, the bathroom surfaces are coated with waterproof paint, while the ceiling and storage area walls are lined with fiberglass panels typically used for garage canopies. The bar consists of painted metal boxes supporting a steel shelf, and the floors and kitchen walls are covered in plywood—commonly used in shipyards—reinforced with a metal frame.

A central fiberglass wall divides the space into two distinct areas. On one side, a casual fast-food section allows patrons to enjoy a quick beer while they wait for their take-away orders. The other side hosts a more relaxed, sit-down “slow food” area where guests can savor their pizzas with wine. The translucent, open-design fiberglass wall also serves a dual purpose: it showcases wine, ingredients, and kitchen tools, while providing a convenient place for customers to hang coats and bags. The top of the wall features a concealed grid that houses the restaurant’s speakers and air-conditioning units.

The layout promotes social interaction. Traditional seating often limits exchanges between groups, so here, tables are designed as compact, uniform cubes (70x70x70 cm) placed close together, encouraging patrons to share space and interact with one another.

The main dining area is illuminated by standard circular and linear neon lights, typical of garage settings, while large windows open fully to connect the interior with the terrace, extending seating outdoors in warmer months.

30/10/2024

From the Archive
Alla pictures by 📸 © Alberto Moncada.
Overlooking the Ionian Sea, this former fisherman’s home has been reimagined as a versatile space that can be used as one or two separate units depending on the number of guests.

The restoration aimed to preserve the eclectic mix of materials while reviving the original layout. Chosen materials evoke the sea, reflecting its ever-changing colors.
A single new wall was introduced: a striking Calacatta Arabescato marble slab that divides the bathroom from the alcove bedroom, like an objet trouvé, salvaged from a nearby historic church.
In the second unit, or secondary bedroom, the walls are adorned with hand-painted ceramic tiles created by local artisans. The design, inspired by Ellsworth Kelly’s work, mirrors the movement and hues of the sea.
Arriving at the terrace via a staircase painted in sunrise tones, guests are greeted by breathtaking sea views.
All horizontal surfaces are finished in a sandy limestone matching that used in the nearby castle, virtually extending the pedestrian path from Forte San Giovannello.
An open-air shower, marked by a bold red circle, directs guests towards the sunrise.

29/10/2024

From the Archive
All pictures by 📸 © Alberto Moncada.
Overlooking the Ionian Sea, this former fisherman’s home has been reimagined as a versatile space that can be used as one or two separate units depending on the number of guests.

The restoration aimed to preserve the eclectic mix of materials while reviving the original layout. Chosen materials evoke the sea, reflecting its ever-changing colors.
A single new wall was introduced: a striking Calacatta Arabescato marble slab that divides the bathroom from the alcove bedroom, like an objet trouvé, salvaged from a nearby historic church.
In the second unit, or secondary bedroom, the walls are adorned with hand-painted ceramic tiles created by local artisans. The design, inspired by Ellsworth Kelly’s work, mirrors the movement and hues of the sea.
Arriving at the terrace via a staircase painted in sunrise tones, guests are greeted by breathtaking sea views.
All horizontal surfaces are finished in a sandy limestone matching that used in the nearby castle, virtually extending the pedestrian path from Forte San Giovannello.
An open-air shower, marked by a bold red circle, directs guests towards the sunrise.

27/10/2024

From the archive
Overlooking the Ionian Sea, this former fisherman’s home has been reimagined as a versatile space that can be used as one or two separate units depending on the number of guests.

The restoration aimed to preserve the eclectic mix of materials while reviving the original layout. Chosen materials evoke the sea, reflecting its ever-changing colors.
A single new wall was introduced: a striking Calacatta Arabescato marble slab that divides the bathroom from the alcove bedroom, like an objet trouvé, salvaged from a nearby historic church.
In the second unit, or secondary bedroom, the walls are adorned with hand-painted ceramic tiles created by local artisans. The design, inspired by Ellsworth Kelly’s work, mirrors the movement and hues of the sea.
Arriving at the terrace via a staircase painted in sunrise tones, guests are greeted by breathtaking sea views.
All horizontal surfaces are finished in a sandy limestone matching that used in the nearby castle, virtually extending the pedestrian path from Forte San Giovannello.
An open-air shower, marked by a bold red circle, directs guests towards the sunrise.