In a 1930s villa, a 160 square metre flat tells the story of a life lived between East and West, deeply rooted in Italian identity and at the same time open to the world.

The 160 square metre flat was the subject of a complete renovation, which involved both the internal distribution and the interior design. The main objective of the intervention was to overcome the rigidity of the original layout, typical of 1930s bourgeois residential architecture, to create a system of open, interconnected spaces.

The use of materials is one of the key elements of the project. The flooring is solid iroko wood, laid in herringbone pattern in an oversize format and custom-designed to enhance the rooms. In the entrance area and in one of the bathrooms, the wood gives way to an elegant Venetian-style terrazzo, juxtaposed with precious marbles such as Bianco di Carrara and Portuguese pink marble.

One of the central elements of the project is the constant dialogue with natural light and the external environment. The flat overlooks a condominium garden, made the protagonist by large full-height windows, which represent one of the main peculiarities of the project. This continuous relationship between inside and outside has guided many of the design choices, giving the spaces an enveloping luminosity and a sense of openness that goes beyond the physical boundaries of the house.

The kitchen, custom-designed by the studio, is the operational heart of the house. The environment combines different materials - steel, burnished brass, oak and marble - balanced in volumes and contrasts. The central island, with its essential and solid forms, is flanked by a full-height storage module. Le Corbusier's Applique de Marseille underlines the architectural character of the intervention.

The interior design develops as a layering of languages and references, in which European design is combined with ethnic and craft elements, juxtaposing vintage furniture with contemporary pieces.
The main elements include Piet Hein Eek's zinc table, originally designed for outdoor use, and Hans J. Wegner's CH24 chairs. The dining area is lit by Isamu Noguchi's Akari lamp.
In the living room, the Oblong sofa by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini is flanked by the Kangaroo Chair by Pierre Jeanneret.
The rooms house a collection of contemporary art works and objects from different countries: sculptures, prints, ceramics and artist posters.