MATERIAL CONTINUITY
This renovation redefines the apartment through a series of precise interventions that enhance its spatial qualities while preserving a clear and balanced layout. The design takes advantage of the apartment's dual aspect: improving the relationship between the living areas and the natural light that permeates the interiors.
A key feature of the project is the bespoke joinery, designed as an integral part of the architecture rather than as standalone furniture. The long entrance corridor is transformed into a multifunctional storage wall that discreetly incorporates everyday functions while giving order and rhythm to the space.
The removal of an existing hallway and the reconfiguration of the kitchen and bathroom were made possible by the alignment of the service spaces within the depth of the sleeping area. This targeted intervention optimises the plan, creating a more generous and fluid sequence of spaces without unnecessary structural changes.
The design balances warmth and restraint, introducing variation through texture and craftsmanship while maintaining a calm, elegant and contemporary atmosphere. Wide-plank Oak flooring extends throughout the apartment, with the exception of the bathrooms, reinforcing the continuity of the spaces and adding warmth to the overall composition
Throughout the apartment, custom-made cabinetry combines lacquered surfaces in warm taupe tones with fluted Walnut panels. This carefully curated material palette recurs in a series of architectural details — from the backdrop of the entrance bench to the wine cabinet, the bathroom vanity and the headboard in the master bedroom — creating a subtle thread of continuity that unifies the interiors.
A bespoke bar cabinet designed as both a functional element and an architectural feature. Walnut wood creates a warm, enveloping backdrop, contrasted by the delicate texture of ribbed glass doors and the transparency of the internal glass shelving.
Integrated lighting transforms the cabinet into a subtle focal point, creating a warm and intimate atmosphere in the evening. A light stone countertop adds a clean, contemporary surface, while integrated storage and a concealed wine cooler ensure functionality without compromising the minimalist aesthetic.
The guest bathroom combines warm Walnut tones, a fluted veneered vanity and a light stone countertop, creating a simple and refined atmosphere. The master bathroom continues the same material language, with a Walnut cabinetry, open shelving and soft stone surfaces.
A horizontal interior window connects the two spaces, allowing natural light from the master bathroom to filter into the guest bathroom while maintaining visual separation and privacy.
DATA
Location: Milano – Italy
Year: 2025 – 2026
Area: 95 sqm
Client: Private
With: S. Sözüneri
Carpenter: Traxform
Photography: Francesca Iovene