The intention was to make the transition between past and present of the building visible, rescuing original features, along with new natural elements, in a light and clear palette.

When we visited the place for the first time, we found in the ground floor a small footage of wooden blocks arranged on the floor. In order to rescue the original layers of the house, we reused the material to create new table tops in a handmade marquetry work. The existing iron bases of the old restaurant received new paintings.

We reformulated the access to the old bathroom to better suit the new layout. The original arch shape, previously hidden, was rescued and had its side surface exposed. It now becomes the gateway to a comfortable bathroom and a small hall with a sink.

The upper floor had the existing mezzanine removed, as well as part of the bathrooms, freeing up views of the kitchen in all areas of the lounge. The installation of the skylight brings natural light to the space and highlights the apparent structure of the roof.