An industrial-style attic with wooden interior

 

An attic in the centre of Bergamo whose industrial setting meets the warm and welcoming taste of the wooden interior. Contemporary lines combine metallic materials with modern furnishings.

Project: Cesare Grasseni and Modulor
Year: 2015
Site: Bergamo

A renovation in the centre of Bergamo where the architectural layout organized on two levels maintains the original height of the internal wooden rooms. By accessing the entrance whose ceiling has been kept lower in respect of the original architectural configuration, the stylistic sign of the space is clearly visible. As display niches, the exposed stonewalls maintain their traditional imprint, emerging in the room. The hidden lighting in the profile of the wall enhances its depth and underlines the material nature of this insert as a real natural picture. The view therefore opens onto the large double-height living room, topped by a ceiling with exposed beams in a warm wood.

An IPA beam underlines both the structural and the visual border between the mezzanine sleeping area and the living area below with the kitchenette. The latter has contemporary lines and colours focused on neutral tones. Two visual characteristics make it recognizable: the white Corian, which from the countertop with recessed sink extends to the rear shelf, also goes down along the side profile acting as a perceptive closure shoulder of the room. And the upper wall units, which instead emphasize a horizontal setting whose dynamism is represented by the diagonal shelf that visually cuts the service support. The 50s Smeg refrigerator and coloured wooden chairs give a touch of colour with a retro taste. Placed in the adjacent corner, the bathroom is characterized by a cabinet with U-shaped polished steel legs and wooden covering. The latter is exact the same floor material, thus presenting the identical finish and essence, in material continuity. With their rough finish, the walls underline the industrial firm.

A Corten staircase with recessed backlit handrail with essential style, bring to the sleeping area. A walk-in closet in satin glass and metal profiles precedes the bedroom. A library consisting of essential lines runs along the balustrade of the mezzanine. A system of interlocking coloured Plexiglas volumes allows the dynamic and personalized use of this piece of furniture. The bedroom takes advantage of the intimacy of the exposed beams and the inclination of the ceiling with wooden cladding. It is equipped with essential furnishings such as TV cabinet in matt gray lacquered MDF, recalling the interior furniture of the walk-in closet, with contemporary profiles.