The project takes inspiration from two main peculiarities and develops through their contrasts.
The first one, as one might expect, is the apartment. It is located in Rome, within the historic San Giovanni district, in a building with a reinforced concrete structure where the strong presence of the structural elements at the heart of the space is embraced as a creative input. The guiding decision behind the design is to uncover and give new life to the existing: the concrete columns and beams are not hidden, but restored and returned to their raw essence.
The second one is the landlord himself. When one thinks of a home, one thinks of a space that embodies the personality of its inhabitant. In this case, the apartment belongs to a passionate pool player.
Thus, on one side, there are the needs of a young person living in their contemporary reality and on the other, the construction elements inherent to the existing space. The two themes interact, finding their own identity while respectfully coming into contact. The details of the ceiling are designed to come in close proximity towards the structure, while still respecting its nature. This means that the new ceiling never touches or incorporates the old structure, but leaves a slight gap which creates a subtle tension and generates a dynamic interplay. Color strongly characterizes the environments while the choice of materials plays an important role in defining the functional scheme of the apartment. The separation between the night and day areas is emphasized by two contrasting floor finishes: one in a grey cement that recalls the concrete structure and the other in a light-coloured wood, further creating a contrasting couple between a cold material with raw texture and a warm, comforting finish. The home becomes a lively environment within a space that invites interaction. Text description by the architects.
Source: www.studioromoli.eu Built Area: 75 m2 Lead designers: Giulio Romoli, Andrea Tanci Building Company: Edil Art
