This small apartment, located in a former industrial space, perfectly embodies the characteristics of an urban loft.

The main challenge was managing the limited space and the arrangement of the openings.

Large windows are present only on one side of the apartment, dictating the choice to keep the adjacent space as open as possible to maximize the influx of natural light into the living area.The main functions have been organized along the side parallel to the windows, creating a well-equipped functional strip.

The linear kitchen can be completely isolated thanks to a floor-to-ceiling curtain that, when drawn, transforms the kitchen into a closed volume, interacting with the adjacent constructed volume.

This latter volume is defined by a masonry and furniture system that hides utility functions and creates a mezzanine, taking advantage of the significant height of the space. It also contains the kitchen columns and the access to a walk-in closet and bathroom, becoming a scenic backdrop that guides the eye.

A wall ladder, evoking an industrial aesthetic, leads to the lofted sleeping area.
This volume has been completely clad in pleated red travertine slabs, chromatically echoing the adjacent curtain and recreating the fabric’s undulations in stone.

The choice of this material was influenced by the house’s occupant, a young marble worker who actively participated by providing materials and design ideas for the creation of the various stone elements.
Black wood inserts define and conceal various storage compartments and access to the bathroom, creating additional chromatic and material contrasts and echoing the play of volumes that characterizes the space.

Thus, the main functions are defined by distinct materials whose colors play on a homogeneous chromatic palette. The general flooring, on the other hand, reflects the continuous surfaces typical of industrial spaces, respecting the environment’s original nature.