In the town of Briñas, nestling amongst vast vineyards on the banks of the Ebro, stands the palace founded by Juan Ortiz Calderón in the 18th century, part of what more recent historiography has termed El Rioja de los Hidalgos– literally ‘El Rioja of the nobility’.

Strategically situated in the river’s northern basin, Briñas was connected directly with the Basque lands that had been granted special tax privileges, thereby avoiding payment of tolls and customs duties. This prime location turned Briñas into what today would be known as a tax haven, where the aristocratic winemakers built their stately homes in keeping with the canons that reflected their noble status. Free from the restrictions that bound these houses with their high walls and small openings for light and ventilation, the building we know today as Tondón Palace combined the austerity of its public front with the Mediterranean vitality of its private façade overlooking the inner gardens and Tondón hill, from which it takes its name.

The renovation, extension and décor of this stately home is the work of architect Giovanni Muzio and the firm Carpe Construcciones y Proyectos. 1,278 m2 of renovated space, combined with an extension of 1,122 m2 that make up the current hotel.

Inalco’s technical advantages make it the ideal choice for use in high traffic rooms but which also need to project a designer image. In the case of the Palacio Tondón Hotel, these materials have been used in areas such as Reception, the wine cellar, bar, lounges, dining rooms, corridors and bathrooms.

Project: Palacio Tondón Hotel

Distributor: Cerámicas Bilcon

Project managers: Carpe Construcciones y Proyectos

Architect: Giovanni Muzio

Inalco collection: Jasper

Year 2018

Work finished in 2018

Status Completed works

Type Hotel/Resorts / Interior Design / Recovery/Restoration of Historic Buildings