luoghiCOMUNI

Located in Rome’s Parioli/Trieste neighbourhood – an area renowned since the post-war period when the Roman cultural elite settled there – this 230-square-meter apartment, renovated by luoghiCOMUNI studio, sits directly opposite the entrance of historic Villa Ada. Surrounded by exclusive villas and green spaces, the apartment features contemporary and eclectic touches, inspired by French homes of the twentieth century. Designed to welcome and impress, the home is adorned with magnificent elegance, brought to life by refined materials, a keen selection of art pieces, and details with a sensual allure. The building’s architecture played a central role, providing its classic roots as the foundation for creating a warm, timeless space. Tall windows and wide spaces helped achieve a mood of large fireplaces, boiserie, and refined frames, creating a majestic, stately atmosphere.

MAC

This 350-square-meter period villa, arranged on four levels near a large park outside Milan, underwent a complete renovation by the MAC studio. The project centres on a balanced contrast between the early 20th-century language of the villa and contemporary additions. The building was elevated, internal slabs repositioned, and the staircase modified to recreate the original one. The conservative restoration of the exterior facade preserved its original image, while a newly built iron-and-glass conservatory opens to the garden, extending the living area. The interior style is minimal, with light colours and a tactile mood. In the garden, the lush existing trees have been preserved and integrated, while a new pool, surrounded by a wooden deck, introduces a minimal design element.

Ceccaroli Architettura

Born from the idea of transforming an early 20th-century building in the heart of Italy’s capital from an office complex into a hotel, the St. Martin Hotel is a project by Ceccaroli Architettura. The new intended use breathed life into a previously unused building in a crucial area of the city, significant for its visual identity. Meticulously curated, from the design of each piece of furniture to the study of the new facade, enhanced by a skilled lighting design, the St. Martin Hotel now features an external canopy that accentuates the seriality and rhythm of the exterior. The common areas and lobby are defined by transparency and permeability. Large windows and automatic glass sliding doors enable a seamless flow between the public exterior spaces and the hotel interior. The 134 rooms and 3 suites with private terraces, custom-designed, are unified by a theme celebrating Rome. Finally, the finishes enrich the structure, creating elegant, eclectic settings that flow harmoniously together.

NEDE Design Studio

This interior design project by NEDE Design Studio covers two vacation apartments commissioned by Vibra Experience, just few steps from Jesolo Beach, ideal for families with children and pets. The interiors are designed with a contemporary aesthetic and a focus on practicality. The colour scheme leans towards neutral and fresh tones, creating a welcoming, relaxing atmosphere. Simple shapes and clean lines characterize the custom-made furnishings, designed to optimize space. The use of natural materials and the presence of greenery contribute to comfortable settings, also ideal for extended stays. Large windows overlooking the sea provide finest natural light and access to spacious private terraces where to savour the sea breeze.

Pininfarina Architecture

Pininfarina Architecture is among the firms – alongside Eutropia Architettura, Weber Architects, and an interdisciplinary group including Paisà Landscape – tasked with the urban, architectural, and functional redevelopment of the former Manifattura Tabacchi complex in Turin. The project – which is part of the urban regeneration of the previous Regio Parco industrial district – will house multiple functions accessible to citizens. At the heart of the initiative are the new Archival and Cultural Centre, with document consultation rooms and a study centre, and the regeneration of existing industrial spaces to host a University Centre. Architecturally, the project aims to reinterpret the dialogue between the regular grid of the historic city and fields and the sinuous curves of the Po and Dora rivers. The austere form of Manifattura Tabacchi buildings is softened, opening the new Centre to the city and the dynamic flow of people along Via Regio Parco.

Teresa Sapey + Partners

The Albert Court project in London, in the heart of South Kensington near the Royal Albert Hall, transformed two adjacent floors into a single, spacious luxury apartment characterized by elegance and attention to detail. Teresa Sapey + Partners studio handled both the architectural renovation and furniture design, creating unique, refined spaces. The living rooms and dining areas welcome inhabitants with high ceilings and white walls that highlight the furniture and decor, such as large mirrors and touches of velvet, wood, and gold. Carefully designed lighting and new fixtures reinterpret British aesthetics, giving life to a liveable, vibrant work of art.

Unagru Architecture Urbanism

The “Loop House” renovation project by Unagru Architecture Urbanism is set in a typical three-story Edwardian family home. Originally featuring small, dark rooms with a central corridor, the renovation created vibrant interiors with bold use of colours and materials, rooms separated by portals, and abundant natural light. The rear was expanded with openings supported by slim columns and finished with white tiles, while the upper floor hosts two new bedrooms. A central core with stairs and services organizes a continuous flow of open spaces, with rich portals and sliding doors, transforming the home into a bright, playful sequence, ideal for everyday family life.