The Puerta de Alcalá stands proudly in the centre of Madrid. Erected in 1778 and the first triumphal arch to be built in Europe since the Roman period, it is a symbol of Madrid, the subject of popular songs, and – in the three tall, elegant rounded arches – inspiration for the Salvatori apartment in the city. Reaching up to the double height ceiling from a floor in Stone Parquet Crema d’Orcia, these archways offer a perspective through the apartment and encourage moving around the space.
