Modern lines in harmony with the past

 

Renovation of a single-family villa in a modern key in which restored ancient elements, memories of past generations, warm both hearts and the interior.

Project: Modulor
Year: 2019
Site: Bergamo

In this renovation, only the ground floor of a small villa in the Bergamo area was touched. The design concept was to combine two styles at the antipodes: the extremely modern with ancient elements in an harmonious combination. The first intervention was the elimination of the kitchen wall in favor of a totally open space environment and the stone floor was covered with a light gray Cimento mortar, however the “carpets” of warm parquet were kept. The wood, which was previously predominant, has been replaced by an extremely neutral and elegant glossy lacquer wood.

Some touches of color, such as red sofas and some decorative elements warm the house, make it cozy and comfortable and match with the medium gray of the columns and part of the ceiling. The kitchen is super hi-tech with top and table in non-plastered Basaltina, latest generation appliances from Smeg’s Dolce Stil Novo line and induction hob with a gas fire for traditional cooking. Each corner is exploited to the maximum of its capacity and possibility for the greatest storage space. So also the TV cabinet that develops throughout the niche that goes from the entrance to the fireplace area is made in glossy lacquered with a very discreet element in black iron sheet serving the television.

Some antique furniture matches this modern scenario and, in combination with the wooden rugs on the floor, make the environment more familiar. The living area is large and airy, as well as the entrance that immediately gives visual access to each area of the floor without any partition: on the right there is the dining area and on the left the part of the living room with sofas and kitchen. The corridor and the guest bathroom have also been revised: an old cabinet with sink acts as an anteroom and gives access to a narrow and long bathroom, dressed in a beautiful gray marble on the walls.