" Rooted in the finest traditions of Italian design , MMA Projects declares their love for craftsmanship and customization ."
The challenge in this project was to create space , utilizing every available centimeter . The attic floor was brought to life by lowering the entire first-floor ceiling by a meter , while the kitchen , originally on the ground floor , was positioned on the loft , allowing for an expansion of the living area and the creation of a guest bathroom on the same floor .
INTERIORS & INTERIOR DESIGN
This was made possible by the room heights , a characteristic of the building , and the meticulously handmade workmanship realized with the utmost care to avoid causing damage to the ancient structure .
Located in a neoclassical villa from the 18th century , owned by the Brivio Counts , with a beautiful park of ancient trees that instantly captivated the owner : it was a place she wanted to live in for a long time ...
Over two hundred and fifty square meters , spread across four levels and a loft , seamlessly blend minimalism in materials - wallpapers , wood paneling , designer furniture , and domestic intimacy - enhancing each other in a refined setting .
Two years of passionate dedication by the MMA Projects studio , alternating between design and realization , were devoted to this residence in a fascinating process .
An elegant and lively style in choices brought the various areas of the house to life . An example is the option of using oak parquet flooring in the kitchen , laid in a herringbone pattern in three different colors with brass inserts in contrast to the textured HD cement surface used throughout the rest of the house , but with different tones depending on the living or sleeping areas . This latter material is greatly loved and utilized in various other projects of the studio .
The staircase positioned at the center of the house sets the tone for the flooring on various levels . As you ascend the floors , you are accompanied by the color of the finish , changing depending on whether you are in the living area in light grey , the master bedroom in total white , or the attic floor in dark grey .
LIVING
The wood paneling makes a robust statement , reaching its zenith with a French frieze chosen for the five-meter-high wall ; Adorned with cascading fabric scarves connecting the loft , where the kitchen is located , to the living space , the texture and hues of the fabric elegantly mirror the herringbone pattern of the parquet floor . When looking from the loft you will see the custom-made Verpan pendant chandelier that illuminates both the living space and the kitchen .
At the base of the wood paneling , a brass strip gracefully traverses the entire width of the room , defining the gypsum frames . This material is seamlessly integrated into the handle and plumbing fixture choices throughout the house .
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