Specifiers Journal 2016

We developed the design through
a contemporary approach with the
clean lines of the simple geometrical
elements: spaces, volumes, the roof,
the staircase, the mezzanine bridge,
the bespoke furnitures,.. at the same
time, especially at the third floord,
integrating and enhancing a few other
historical elements: windows, ceiling
cornices, doors and architraves..
Materials and colours have been
chosen to give light and elegance to
the spaces. The ‘white’ that reverbs
the natural light appeared to be the
appropriate choice then for walls,
bespoke furniture and corian tops,
furniture volumes are in this way
visibly delicate, leaving the perception
of the overall house balanced. The
European natural oak treated with just
a gentle wax appeared to be the best
choice to give a natural continuity
through the different levels and the
stairs, blending original features and
contemporary design. For the ensuite
bathroom the porcelain cladding
similar to the travertine stone resulted
a balanced choice to enhance the
softness of the natural light, whereas
for the for the shared one, a more
concrete/grey stone texture has been
chosen to enhance the minimalist
monolithic perception into this room.
Lighting, especially coming from
natural daylight, has been indeed a
relevant element of our design. The
fourth floor has been designed to
enjoy the natural daylight through
the different hours of the day. The
six opening on the double pitch roof
filter the direct sun rays during the
whole day, and the bright colours of
the room and the glazed elements
enhance the light reverb effect.
Artificial lighting has been well
studied as well, coordinating into a
Lutron system a wide variety of light
configurations and devices control, for
as better comfort and a more efficient
energy saving.
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