Atmosphere

The design concept for an apartment in the heart of Milan. A monumental yet contemporary project.It draws inspiration from New York lofts, the elegance of Parisian apartments and iconic English style with its sophisticated touch. The materials are mainly natural and the colours are warm, reminiscent of the earth.Some darker and more intense touches highlight certain transitions and key elements within the home. Maurizio Bergo Maurizio Bergo Maurizio Bergo Maurizio Bergo Maurizio Bergo Maurizio Bergo Maurizio Bergo More

In 2024, Reykjavik-based SP(R)INT STUDIO completed a meticulous architectural reinterpretation of Stöng, one of Iceland’s most renowned and frequently visited archaeological sites. The ruins of a Viking-era longhouse and associated outbuildings, Stöng is the first heritage site in Iceland to be designed with a focus on environmental and social sustainability. CAPN Karl Kvaran   Preserving a Viking-era longhouse Stöng is nestled in the volcanic landscape of Þjórsárdalur, a valley in southern Iceland. The longhouse was destroyed and buried under a thick layer of ash during the volcanic eruption of Hekla, an active volcano, in 1104. The site was first excavated in 1939, leaving the exp... More

The intervention focused on the renovation of a micro-housing unit in Milan,characterized by extremely limited dimensions, which required a designapproach rooted in adaptability and spatial flexibility.In response to the growing challenge of increasingly compact living solutions,it is essential, as designers, to propose alternatives that transform a potentiallyanonymous space, often resulting from intensive subdivisions, into a true home. Matteo Losurdo The goal is to conceive welcoming and functional environments, capable ofaddressing residents’ needs with care and sensitivity.The project adopts an inclusive approach, with fixed furnishings designed tomaximize free surface area and enhance overall usability.The centerpiece of t... More

Valle Pome is an ancient countryside estate nestled among the rolling hills of the Asti region. The property consists of several buildings: a main villa, stables, a barn, and a caretaker’s house. Atelierzero The overarching project envisions transforming the estate into a private residence in the main villa and a widespread agriturismo within the other structures. The Gate House, originally a modest two-story caretaker’s dwelling, has been entirelyreimagined to meet contemporary needs while preserving the historical character of the building. Sara Magni The ground floor layout centers on a compact yet well-organized living space, featuringa kitchen redesigned to maximize available space. The kitchen is positioned a... More

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. Piercarlo Quecchia Piercarlo Quecchia 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. Piercarlo Quecchia Piercarlo Quecchia The linear kitchen can be completely isolated thanks to a floor-to-ceiling curtain that, when drawn, transforms the kitchen into a clos... More

The complete renovation of this medium-small-sized apartment posed some interesting challenges, primarily due to its distinctive floor plan.The layout unfolds as a path from the entrance to the living room through a sequence of interconnected spaces. Matteo Losurdo Matteo Losurdo The pass-through kitchen plays a key role, providing access to the bedroom, living room, and the two bathroom areas.Given the limited possibility of intervention in the bearing structure, we made the most of the uniqueness of the floor plan to create a welcoming and personalized environment. Matteo Losurdo Matteo Losurdo The project focuses on the use of color and texture as key elements: each space is defined by a distinctive hue and flooring... More

Live in the heart of the city. A neighborhood street, charming and lively. The transformation of the MaE residence aims to offer a welcoming and relaxing place so that its occupants can experience urbanity while preserving the sensitive qualities of the house and its environment. Receive, meet with friends, but also be a homebody, rest, take refuge, read a book, snuggle up, recharge your batteries, find yourself. Attention focused on a sensitive atmosphere linked to the individual's experience and his daily life: a counterweight to the speed, tumult and dispossession of the present time imposed by contemporary urban life. Maxime Brouillet Maxime Brouillet Maxime Brouillet Maxime Brouillet Maxime Brouillet The space... More

Located in one of the most iconic neighborhoods of the city, this apartment is a true reflection of the style of old Milan. Sara Magni Sara Magni Sara Magni Its high ceilings, molded frames for doors and windows, geometric patterned cement tiles and decorations are all distinctive elements that evoke the elegance of the era.The renovation of such an important place starts with the desire to respect and maximize the existing elements that have made the apartment so special. Sara Magni Sara Magni Sara Magni The main area of intervention focuses on what used to be the kitchen and the bathroom, both recently renovated without a specific aesthetic criterion.In this core, a easily isolatable area has been created,... More

The apartment is located within a historical context of great value: Villa Plinianina was built in 1855 by the engineer Canzio Canzi. The villa is placed in the lake panorama of Como as one of the most celebrated examples of eclectic architecture in Venetian neo-Gothic style. Beppe Brancato Beppe Brancato Beppe Brancato Beppe Brancato Beppe Brancato Beppe Brancato The flat is the holiday home of a young and dynamic couple who have identified Torno as their place. They love boating and enjoying the quiet of this little paradise which is perched on the shore of the lake and directly accessible by boat. Beppe Brancato Beppe Brancato Beppe Brancato Beppe Brancato Beppe Brancato The projec... More

This spacious apartment is located within a residential tower that symbolizes the rebirth of Milan after the post-war period. Simone Bossi In addition to its external beauty, the tower is renowned for its innovative technical solutions and stands as an icon of modern architecture in the city, representing a landmark in the urban landscape.  Simone Bossi The interior renovation focused on preserving the structural framework while transforming the entire space into an ideal canvas to develop the project.A key element that was retained is a large bichromatic marble circle used as flooring in the living area, representing both a distinctive material and a significant symbolic form.  Simone Bossi Freed from the framin... More

The project involves the complete renovation of a former industrial warehouse, located in an area of Milan undergoing a significant urban regeneration.The site boasts unique features, including elongated spaces that allow an uninterrupted line of sight and zenithal lighting provided by various skylights.  Francesco Dolfo The narrow and elongated nature of this space has guided the internal layout, creating an enfilade.In sequence, starting from the direct street entrance, there is a guest room primarily used as a studio, a corridor housing the main internal access, laundry, and a shared bathroom, leading to the main living area.  The latter consists of a kitchen with a central island and a spacious dining area that opens on... More

The renovation of Mind The Value’s offices in Milan, a prominent company specializing in process optimization and information technology consulting, has brought about a remarkable transformation.The company acquired these offices during the pandemic, posing a significant challenge.The spaces had remained unchanged since the 1970s, featuring a dated and rigid layout. Sara Magni However, Mind The Value had a clear vision for its offices: it sought a cutting-edge space, equipped with the latest technologies, and comfortable for its employees.This transformation was a means for the company to translate its values into action and create a modern and inspiring work environment. Sara Magni The client has requested a space that al... More

A bourgeois apartment inside a rationalist building in Milan's Piazza Sant'Ambrogio that dialogues with different eras. Cristina Galliena Bohman Cristina Galliena Bohman The primary intention of the project was to distinguish the living area from the sleeping area, which appear both chromatically and formally different from each other. Cristina Galliena Bohman Cristina Galliena Bohman Cristina Galliena Bohman The atmosphere that pervades the living area is metaphysical, the round arches and flat backgrounds evoking timeless landscapes. Cristina Galliena Bohman Cristina Galliena Bohman Cristina Galliena Bohman At the entrance, it is the brick color that pervades the back wall, which opens instead on... More

The main theme of the renovation of this small apartment is rediscovery.In fact, during the demolition works, previously hidden elements such as the vaulted brick ceiling and the arches that characterize the living room came to light. The existing layout followed the typical ringhiera arrangement, with living and sleeping areas divided by the central core of services. Matteo Losurdo The project mainly focused on this core, significantly improving the distribution of spaces. Matteo Losurdo The real challenge was to create different moments and give dynamism to a relatively static layout. Matteo Losurdo Color becomes the main actor and is used in an architectural manner to give uniqueness and demarcate different areas. Ma... More