The Art of Design Issue 60 2023 | Page 20

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SEAFRONT DUPLEX

OTOMI STUDIO

A bespoke design where comfort and nature meet . A two floor apartment overlooking the Mediterranean sea , where well-being aligns with design providing unique sensations in an elegant space .
Kitchen , living and dining united by materiality , lighting design and furniture selection
Referring to essential materials such as timber and stone , and having a panoramic levitated seaview , we were able to convey the sense of privacy and solitude in nature . Contemporary space was created by engaging pure forms and volumes which bring elegance enhanced by technology .
The choice of wall coverings was guided by earthy and timber tones to give the occupant the feeling of warmth , especially through the decorative timber panels , which in addition to making the environment cosy produce a particular aesthetic and acoustic perception . The choice of wallpapers refers to the natural elements of laguna , foliage and animal kingdom . The floor is made of wide parquet planks running perpendicular to the main facade through the entire apartment . Marble themed ceramic tiles dialogue harmoniously with each other and the rest of interior elements . Brushed bronze & brass accentuate the decor throughout the project . Rimadesio doors covered in fluted walnut timber or amaranto leather blend with decorative timber panels . All of the doors and openings are frameless , cut into the continuous surface of the wall coverings .
Materials and various lighting combinations play an important role in creating an interior atmosphere that turned out to be warm and inviting . In the search for a cosy environment , lighting was used to highlight the areas and enhance the mise en scene of design pieces and decorative elements . The entire technical lighting solution was provided by Delta light , resulting in a sophisticated and harmonious environment . Following the concept of space , we have used decorative lights that are inspired by organic and natural shapes from Tom Dixon , Axolight , and Sylcom .
The project works with home automation , dimmable controls , motorised curtains and blinds , and integrated ceiling speakers . The technologies are intentionally concealed , and therefore , practically invisible , and remain a hidden force in the apartment ’ s backbone .