The transformation of a 19th-century apartment in Italy, enhancing its historical features with modern touches. The goal of the designer duearchitetti was to create an elegant and functional space, where wooden ceilings, antique doors, and concrete floors harmoniously interact.
In the ambitious project of Andrea's House in Verese, Italy, the interior design projects studio DUEARCHITETTI aimed to enhance this stunning nineteenth-century apartment through the use of elm wood and a design attentive to natural light. The final result was the emphasis on a perfect blend of past and present, giving the apartment a welcoming and refined atmosphere.
An initial intuitive sketch of the entrance porch came to life immediately after a preliminary visit to the house. This graphic representation seemed to emerge almost as an imperative, driven by the desire to capture the essence of the building and identify the key element of the project.
The property is located on the top floor of an imposing structure dating back to the late 19th century, characterized by a facade that skillfully combines historical elements and a vibrant shade of yellow that enhances its aesthetics. The exploration of the property by the architecture studio is led by Andrea, the client, who, revealing one by one the interior spaces, introduces the designers to a world where a soft winter light illuminates authentic, well-proportioned rooms furnished with antique doors equipped with brass handles, already suggesting possible directions for the intervention.
The distribution of internal spaces is defined by longitudinal and transversal axes, which not only organize the rooms but extend the view towards the external greenery, inviting to create a project that enhances the pre-existing elements with discretion and elegance. The design had to be a tribute to the building's innate elegance.
The continuity of the cement floor provides a canvas on which shadows draw changing shapes as the hours pass, in a constant dialogue with the wooden ceilings. This interaction is further enhanced by the large windows that ensure a constant brightness modulated according to the orientation of the spaces, making each environment unique in its relationship with natural light.
The entrance and common areas are characterized by the use of elm wood, whose vertical grain and warm tone add a touch of naturalness and preciousness, beautifully highlighted by the simplicity of concrete. This material choice not only emphasizes the intrinsic beauty of the materials but also underscores their ability to harmoniously coexist, contributing to the renovation project with respect and sensitivity towards the existing structure.
