Commercial fit-out contractor in Italy
Italian market knowledge, UK delivery discipline. On Via de’ Tosinghi in Florence’s historic centre we took a 1,600 sq ft unit through change of use, licensing and build: the turnkey model we run in London, applied to Italian code.
What fitting out in Italy demands
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Historic centres
Florence’s historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where a change of use is closely controlled.
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Change of use
On Via de’ Tosinghi we managed the change-of-use application and licensing under Italian regulation.
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Italian roots
Founder Alessio Giorgetti is Italian and British, combining Italian market knowledge with UK delivery experience.
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Two-way expansion
For Italian brands moving to the UK and Europe, and international brands opening in Italy.
Fit-out projects in Italy
- 01Via de’ Tosinghi, FlorenceHospitality — change of use
- 02VDCCross-border expansion
Fit-out services we deliver in Italy
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Project Management
Full oversight from concept and feasibility through construction to handover.
Project Management → - 02
Design & Build
Design merged with construction — bespoke carpentry, refrigeration and kitchens.
Design & Build → - 03
Planning & Licensing
Permits, change of use, heritage consents and operational licences in four countries.
Planning & Licensing → - 04
Asset Maintenance
Preventive Planned Maintenance for refrigeration, heating, HVAC and extraction.
Asset Maintenance → - 05
Rigging & Structures
Structural services, rigging teams, crane operations and work at height.
Rigging & Structures → - 06
Seasonal & Event Installations
Façade branding, Christmas dressing, activations and pop-ups — installed and de-rigged.
Seasonal & Event Installations →
Frequently asked questions
Q1Do you deliver commercial fit-outs in Italy?
Yes. We delivered a 1,600 sq ft hospitality change of use on Via de’ Tosinghi in Florence’s historic centre, covering planning, change of use, project management, design and build, and licensing and compliance. The unit is in Florence’s historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where change of use is closely controlled.
Q2Can you manage change of use in an Italian historic centre?
Yes. Florence’s historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site where change of use is tightly controlled. We managed the application and licensing on Via de’ Tosinghi under Italian regulation, then delivered the build. The project covered planning, project management, design and build, and licensing and compliance for a 1,600 sq ft hospitality unit.
Q3Do you work with Italian brands expanding abroad?
Yes. Badiani, the Florentine gelato brand, is a recurring client: we have delivered its first gelato laboratory in Spain and sites in London. We handle each country’s planning and licensing alongside the build. Badiani originates from Florence, and our work for the brand includes Mercato Mayfair, Angel and Covent Garden in London and Mandri in Spain.
Q4Who leads re:SPACE projects in Italy?
Projects are led by founder and director Alessio Giorgetti, who is Italian and British and brings more than 10 years of hospitality and retail fit-out experience across the UK and Europe. He was appointed director when RE:SPACE DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED was incorporated on 11 February 2025, and is based at the company’s London headquarters.