Located in the heart of Genoa's historic center, this 130 sqm residence is situated on a characteristic "crêuza" of red bricks leading to the Castelletto district, exuding an ancient charm. The historic building retains much of the early 20th-century architecture, with thick stone perimeter walls and wooden floors.
The apartment follows a classic Genoese layout, with a large entrance hall from which all the rooms of the house branch off. Despite the constraints posed by the four thick load-bearing walls that define the shape and size of the various rooms, the renovation managed to create a second bathroom, a laundry room, two bedrooms (including a master bedroom), a living room, a kitchen, and a dining room.
The design respects the original layout but connects the kitchen directly to the dining room through a large portal featuring a custom-made sliding iron and glass door. The kitchen consists of a fully equipped wall with a washing area and a large central island with an integrated cooktop and space for breakfast or a quick meal. The dining room, on the other hand, was designed with a large custom-made square table in iron and marble, serving as both a dining area and a workspace for the young owners. Thanks to the light fixture above the table, it is possible to connect to electricity without visible cables.
In the master bedroom, a wall clad in pale blue tiles replaces the headboard and also acts as a divider for the walk-in closet located behind it, which leads to the second private bathroom. The seating area has been deliberately placed at the center of the house, overlooking all the rooms and the apartment’s entrance. It is minimally furnished to accommodate the various uses it may serve. The main bathroom features a large shower with a built-in bench that separates and conceals the sanitary area. The horizontal surfaces are black, while the walls are covered in white tiles with black inserts, and the remaining wall is treated with colored enamel paint.
The flooring throughout the house is oak parquet laid in a continuous pattern to create flow between spaces. For the kitchen floor, tiles were chosen to evoke the old Genoese terrazzo, reinterpreted in a contemporary style. This project sought to preserve the historic essence of the building while also introducing contemporary functionality and aesthetics.
