Our approach

Our proposal for the residence is spread over two floors. On the ground floor we positioned the common areas of the residence, i.e. an open plan living/dining room, a kitchen, a meditation area and back of house uses. On the first floor we positioned the private areas which include two master bedrooms, two bedrooms and an office. All spaces have large openings that let the eye travel towards the courtyards. 

The residence is designed in such a way to maximize privacy by moving the main living areas to the back of the plot. Most of the openings are facing the central courtyard and the backyard, while the openings to the street are limited to reduce noise polution.

The materials that have been used -exposed concrete and corten steel- share a common pursuit: they allow the patina of time to leave its mark and mutate the appearance of the building. The architectural design is further annotated and highlighted by the use of rough textured light red plaster on specific parts of the facades.

 In the interior the concept of the preexisting vintage mosaic floors is deconstructed. Large marble pieces create a new floor composition of bold geometric elements combined with custom wooden carpentry. Tinos Green Marble and Ettore Sottsass inspired wood veneer adds to the intended atmosphere.

 The re-interpretation of modern design aesthetics into a contemporary architectural language pays homage to the nostalgia of the client’s childhood memories.