A black thread ties everything together
Another stylistic flourish that runs throughout the house are black iron frames, which turn doors, arches, and skirting boards into graphic elements. Their dramatic effect is especially noticeable when you open the door to the bathroom. Not one but a series of doors, made of iron and ribbed glass, create an interesting geometric composition when they are opened and closed. “We wanted to play with contrasts and to enhance the bathroom area. And so we created this game of doors, with arches of black iron. On the floor, we also embellished the European oak parquet with a white marble insert,” the architect explains. One door hides the laundry area, another the walk-in closet, and the central one leads to the bathroom, where, again, contemporary elements such as the tiles designed by Konstantin Grcic for Mutina pair amiably with an antique cabinet by Antichità Moglia.
A rooftop with city views
The surprises don’t end on this level, however: A custom spiral staircase, made of white-painted iron, leads to the upper level, where the remaining 484 square feet of the home comprise an outdoor living area. An enclosure with a glass floor and walls allows sunlight to pour down from the terrace to the living space below, and also serves as a small vestibule leading to the outdoor area. The view includes the rooftops of the city; there’s also room for a small infinity pool. The furnishings are sourced from legends of…