ARCHITECTURAL FOCUS
Public Areas are the spaces where visitors are given a glimpse of intimacy . These are spaces where everybody , whether visiting or living onsite , should feel at home .
The space includes a three-seater sofa , two single chairs , two sofas vis à vis , and modern Persian carpets . At the far end is an enclosed glass balcony that serves as a bright and sunny living zone , hosting a beautiful grand piano and a sitting area with two FORMITABLE © pieces : The Wheel of Life , a round table , and Mille Pattes , a desk for enhanced productivity in the magic of natural light facing the Mediterranean Sea . This area is illuminated by Mom , a beautiful lighting piece from Penta Lighting .
The ceiling is a piece of art on its own , as the wave movement continues to soar . While it is intense on the dining area , it gradually loses its intensity with movement towards the rest of the space .
The biggest challenge in creating this living and reception area was to keep it clean , without clutter , while also designing it to accommodate an optimal number of people . The whole space is loyal to the monochromatic theme of the house , with hues of blue for a popping effect .
To the left , the dining area features not one , but two pieces de resistance , all custom made .
The Art Of Life - a dining table from the FORMITABLE © line
The dining table can serve up to sixteen people , with a second tailor-made curved dining unit . This one of a kind wall installation brings form and function to the space , adding beauty and style while serving as a storage unit . Each of its shutters was molded individually and includes aluminum laser cut handles with geometrical patterns . The embedded lighting allows the unit to shine . In this section , the walls are riddled with uneven wavy stripes that reach all the way up to the ceiling , the opposite wall , and end by the floor .
Private Areas Private Areas are spaces where the inhabitants are free to be their authentic selves , and to live their truths . Conceiving these spaces , the Studio reached into each of their souls to reflect them in the most flattering way . The end result is a distinctive space that exudes the essence of the owners .
Facing the entrance lobby is a ritual nook boasting the Koranic Kursi verse in Arabic calligraphy , designed and executed by Ghaleb Hawila . Custom made brass stands with marble extend from the wall to bolster the shrine ambiance . Sage , another FORMITABLE © creation , stands guard .
The floor and some sections of the walls of the main living room are covered with Travertino Santa Caterina ceramics from Ultramarmi Ariostea , with a pleated like movement in variating levels . Emerging from the wall in a curved fashion is a Caleidolegno MW Tiglio wood veneer TV unit , with a custommade , mechanically mounted painting by one of the daughters of the household covering the TV when not in use . The living room is fully furnished by pieces designed with love by the studio . A second saloon on the opposite side is also customized with FORMITBLE © furniture , including Contessa , Comfort Zone , and Tetris .
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