RETHINKING SPACE

 

Originally acquired with finished façades but a raw concrete interior, the house required a full spatial reorganisation. The main challenge was the ground floor, where the kitchen and dining areas were disconnected and the entrance lacked a clear sense of arrival.

 

A subtle extension allowed the designers to introduce a proper entrance hall without altering the existing architecture. The entire floor was reorganised into a cohesive open-plan layout, with the kitchen and dining area now acting as the social centre of the house. Two gallery-like sightlines organise the interior. One creates a long perspective from the entrance towards a focal artwork, while the other connects both levels and leads to a sculptural staircase.

 

INTIMATE LIVING

 

The upper floor is organised into four bedroom suites, each with its own dressing room and bathroom, ensuring privacy and comfort.

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A former garage was transformed into a compact entertaining space for informal gatherings. Finished in walnut veneer and terrazzo, the room makes the most of its compact proportions, creating a warm and enclosed atmosphere.

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TACTILE BALANCE

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Italian mid-century design quietly shapes the atmosphere of the house, interpreted through a contemporary lens. The palette combines warm woods, muted tones, and cooler mineral surfaces.

 

Oak flooring and veneered joinery soften the otherwise restrained material palette, balanced by microcement surfaces and softly curved gallery walls.

 

“We wanted to create a calm interior grounded in natural textures and a clear aesthetic language,” says Lesia Grishina.

A COLLECTED HOME

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Furniture selections balance sculptural presence with everyday function. A sofa by Edra anchors the living space, while vintage pieces by Vico Magistretti, Pierre Paulin, Tobia Scarpa, and Paolo Tilche introduce a stronger sense of character.

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Several elements were custom-designed, including dining tables, a library desk, and the Trizzle seating set. A steel bench created for the project later became the starting point for the designers’ own furniture collection, Neman.

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Art is woven throughout the house, bringing together works by Jackson Pollock, Pablo Picasso, Wassily Kandinsky, and Mark Rothko alongside ceramics, glass, and textiles.

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“Vintage pieces bring a sense of continuity and personal history to the interior,” the designers note.