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Exotic Apartment
Alberto Strada

Exotic Apartment

The original flat had a traditional layout with a central corridor dividing the rooms on either side.  Thanks to a major demolition, the room was emptied and reduced to just the pillars, allowing the spaces to be redefined in an innovative way.

This enabled a large living room to be created running the entire length of the flat. It is characterised by curved walls and large windows overlooking the terrace, favouring a continuous visual exchange between interior and exterior spaces.

photo_credit Alberto Strada
Alberto Strada

Every piece of furniture is bespoke, and every design decision has been carefully considered to optimise functionality, guarantee maximum comfort and maintain aesthetic balance and fluid connectivity between the home's various spaces.
At the entrance, a small area offers a preview of the project's design features: curved walls, a domed ceiling and furniture that doubles as secret passages to the service rooms.

photo_credit Alberto Strada
Alberto Strada

The living room retains the original pillars for structural reasons, but they have been transformed into sculptures that give the room a distinctive character.

The kitchen is arranged transversely with respect to the flat's longitudinal axis, benefiting from a double outlook and an arrangement that optimises space. This creates continuity with the living room and improves interaction with the living area.

photo_credit Alberto Strada
Alberto Strada

A careful study of materials and geometries was required for the project, with the aim of creating an environment that reflected the client's requirements. Various stylistic and personal details, including references to Japanese tradition, can be seen throughout, such as the boiseries in one of the rooms, which are designed to accommodate a futon bed, and the rice paper coverings on some of the furniture.

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The floor was custom-made with geometric parquet, and different types of travertine were chosen for the bathrooms, including red, yellow, black Marquina, white Rosewood and Guatemalan green, arranged like a mosaic.

photo_credit Alberto Strada
Alberto Strada
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