noname studio - Venini 37

A SUBTLE BALANCE BETWEEN HERITAGE AND CONTEMPORARY CRAFT

Located on the fifth floor of a 1930s Milanese building, the 130 sqm apartment is characterized by a classic floor plan with a central corridor distributing a sequence of rooms on both sides. The intervention preserves the original spatial structure almost entirely, with a few key modifications that enhance flow and functionality: most notably, the rotation of the kitchen and main bedroom.

This shift brings the kitchen and living area into adjacency, separated by a double-sided bespoke equipped wall. Twin openings at either end of this partition allow visual and physical continuity, expanding the perception of the two spaces and inviting dialogue between them.

Original architectural details were carefully restored and integrated into the renewed interior. Floral plasterwork adorns the ceilings of the living room and kitchen, while moulded frames around the double doors and original wooden shutters preserve the character of the apartment.

The restored ceiling mouldings cast delicate shadows against the white walls, complementing the warm tones and natural grain of the Oak parquet. Lacquered solid-wood doors, featuring moulded panels and glazed sections, complete the composition with a contemporary interpretation of the character of Milanese interiors from the 1940s.

The sleeping area, overlooking a spacious and quiet inner courtyard, includes three bedrooms: one with an en-suite guest bathroom and another shared master bathroom.

In our interior projects, we strive to create spaces grounded in classic proportions and timeless balance. Where preservation was impossible due to deterioration, new elements were introduced as faithful reinterpretations such as the Italian Oak parquet flooring in the living areas. Elsewhere, like the corridor and former kitchen, a continuous surface of natural light-green linoleum lends softness and chromatic calm.

Within this historic framework, custom-designed furniture, crafted by local artisans, introduces contemporary touches that engage in quiet conversation with the home’s memory, bridging past and present through refined materiality and thoughtful composition.