Casa Luna

paolo fusco

• Architects

Meti Architettura managed the renovation project of a spacious penthouse in a historic 1960s building designed by Carlo Fegiz, located within a quiet residential complex in northern Rome.
“We chose to preserve the original spirit of the building, a rationalist architecture defined by the genuine use of materials such as brick, wood, metal, and glass—guiding our intervention toward the new needs of the owners,” explain the architects.

The entire living area is organized in a sequence of spaces—living room, dining room, and kitchen—separated by glass doors, either sliding or saloon-style, which allow for a fluid, shared, and agile use, while also preserving the intense natural light that characterizes the entire home.

A key element is the central pillar of the living room, which, initially a complex feature to manage, has become a virtuous point of the design.
“We made it the pivot around which the Molteni two-sided sofa is configured, integrating it, and then chose to unify its materiality, using the same wood veneer for the shelves and modular tables—a sort of relaxation island.”

After entering, and passing through the wardrobe area, one reaches the kitchen space, where Guatemala green marble defines the central counter and continues onto the floor like a textured rug. From the kitchen, one then moves to the dining room, which leads to one of the large terraces.

The cozy fireplace area is enlivened by vibrant Edra armchairs and overlooks the pine forest surrounding the building, through the original corner window.

The sleeping area is situated on the northeast side: a short corridor distributes the two master bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom, and a guest bathroom, characterized by large surfaces that echo the Guatemala green marble. The generous terraces on various sides of the penthouse, overlooking greenery, allowed Meti to design the outdoor spaces as well, both in terms of features and furniture.