Set the scene.
The cavalier originally stood about half its later height. In 1582, a decision was taken to enlarge it.
Here’s the twist.
A 1746 scheme included a bombproof powder magazine and six gun positions. Much later, architect Roger de Giorgio converted the roof for residential use.
Why it still matters.
That conversion kept the new accommodation hidden from street level. Imagine solving that design puzzle: add living space while preserving the massive outline below.
🧠 One to think about +
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