Our proposal pays particular attention to the context in which the new project is inserted. In particular, we are keen to highlight the architectural character of the site, its history, and its materials, with the aim of establishing a close relationship between "old and new, between container and content, between meaning and signifier."

Specifically, the apartment in question is located in the southeast area of Rome, inside a building dating back to the 1960s/1970s.

Our goal is therefore to reconsider the design of the period, through the use of simple and essential furnishings, characterized predominantly by black iron elements such as the bookcases and the glass door separating the living area from the sleeping area, and the warm-colored wood material reminiscent of mahogany, also typical of the period.

The open-plan kitchen features a partition from the rest of the living room. It's a wooden structure featuring a folded surface that simultaneously serves as a table, wall, and ceiling, featuring slats that house a series of lamps.

The table can be removed from the unit and repositioned as needed, then returned to its original configuration. A long corridor connecting the bedroom and bathroom contains a series of built-in wardrobes, a laundry room, and a convenient storage area.

Previously, the house featured a single bathroom, two bedrooms, a kitchen, and a living room. By reorganizing the spaces, it was possible to restore a series of functions that allow for more comfortable living. The bathrooms, which have become two in the new project, are finished in veined white marble and feature a series of colored walls with sinks matching the walls, creating a sense of continuity. The shower risers, faucets, and bathroom fixtures are black, echoing some of the furnishings throughout the home.

The bookcases, like the kitchen, were specifically custom-designed. Specifically, the bookcases feature trestles with glass shelves, while the black kitchen, as mentioned, is separated from the living room by a meticulously designed, warm-toned wooden element.

Among the vibrant paintings alternating with the black furnishings, an olive tree stands out, a reminder of the owner's homeland: Puglia. It represents a true "guardian of time," with ancient roots that strongly define the identity of this extraordinary region.

Architect: Anna Rita Emili

Category: Entrance & Corridor

Style: Minimalist