private apartment, Molfetta, 2020
Tucked in the historic center of Molfetta, Puglia is a contemporary living space conceived at the base of a 15th-century palace. It is essentially an informal living and dining area to host guests over weekends, a modern interpretation of a taverna. The idea was to return its character to its former glory. Parquet and wood cladding were successfully installed despite technical challenges building over preexisting water tanks. The ceiling is marked by two parallel barrel vaults forming distinctive arches, which inspired the kitchen, a domestic, sculptural altar reminiscent of a tabernacle or chapel. The overall design strongly contrasts the white, curvy vaults and dark, wooden wall panels and flooring. All room passages, hardware, and larger fixtures are concealed in a wooden boiserie to create a discreet, seamless profile.
private apartment, Molfetta, 2020
Tucked in the historic center of Molfetta, Puglia is a contemporary living space conceived at the base of a 15th-century palace. It is essentially an informal living and dining area to host guests over weekends, a modern interpretation of a taverna. The idea was to return its character to its former glory. Parquet and wood cladding were successfully installed despite technical challenges building over preexisting water tanks. The ceiling is marked by two parallel barrel vaults forming distinctive arches, which inspired the kitchen, a domestic, sculptural altar reminiscent of a tabernacle or chapel. The overall design strongly contrasts the white, curvy vaults and dark, wooden wall panels and flooring. All room passages, hardware, and larger fixtures are concealed in a wooden boiserie to create a discreet, seamless profile.