Located on the third floor of a residential complex comprising approximately one hundred units, the apartment occupies an entire city block at the intersection of Viale Pacinotti and Viale dei Mille—one of Florence’s most dynamic thoroughfares and a key connection between Piazza delle Cure and Campo di Marte.

At the time of the initial survey, the apartment preserved its original 1960s layout, defined by a rigid compartmentalization of spaces.

The project set out to reinterpret the living area, transforming it into a continuous, open environment designed for contemporary living.

The east–west exposure was fully leveraged to ensure abundant natural light throughout the day.

The entrance was reconfigured and reduced in size to accommodate a guest bathroom and a storage space, opening instead onto a fluid, open-plan area that integrates the living room, dining space, and a kitchen organized around a central island.

A sliding door marks the transition to the private quarters, which were reworked to accommodate a third bedroom in place of the original two.

A large concrete beam—previously concealed by plaster and partition walls—has been brought back into view, assuming a dual role as both a structural and architectural feature.

The flooring consists of wide-plank oak parquet extending throughout the apartment, with the exception of the kitchen and bathroom areas, where a dark porcelain stoneware surface introduces a contrasting material palette.

The kitchen island, worktops, shower, and bathtub are clad in Silver Roots marble, adding depth and material continuity to the interiors.

White-painted walls enhance the overall luminosity of the space, amplifying the effects of natural light.

The lighting design relies on recessed fixtures that remain almost imperceptible when switched off, with the exception of the dining area, where two custom-made aluminum ring pendants define the space.