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Revival of a 1920s apartments in Milan

January 27, 2025

HV8 Architettura undertook an ambitious renovation project of an 80 m² apartment in a 1920s building, just a few steps from Bocconi.


While appearing nimble and natural, the apartment design is the result of meticulous planning and skilful suggestions that the studio was able to capture from the original building. Every detail has been carefully considered, nothing is left to chance or overly showy. The aim was to explore new ideas of space and light, evoking past styles and creating a harmonious balance between the exterior and interior.

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The kitchen and dining room form a single environment, warm and welcoming, but above all functional for the needs of the owner, who sees these areas as spaces dedicated to socializing. The décor, with a lukewarm vintage flavor, evokes the style of the legendary 1950s, synonymous with style, rebirth and change. Curved, soft lines follow each other from the central chandelier to the chairs, from the table to the mirrors, from the sink to the specially matched faucets, creating a fascinating geometric continuum.

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The perfect harmony between the white lacquered doors, whose frames echo the stylistic features of the Art Nouveau façade, and the herringbone parquet flooring, a great classic synonymous with 'd'antan' refinement, is striking. The apartment, originally dark and battered, is now enlivened by soft tones on the walls, such as gray and light blue, which help to create a bright and welcoming environment.



Another distinctive element of the design is the use of teal green in the bathroom, a color prized in 1950s fashion, calm and sophisticated, associated with elegance and harmony. This touch of color emphasizes the balance and essentiality of the forms, materials and colors used in the renovation.ο»Ώ



ο»ΏThanks to the intervention of HV8 Architecture, an anonymous and almost inconspicuous apartment has acquired an eclectic and creative character, transforming it into a relaxing and comfortable space. As Adolf Loos argued, 'the absence of ornament is proof of spiritual strength0. This project is a living testimony of how simplicity and attention to detail can bring new life and character to a living space.



Photography Francesca Vinci

Interior Design HV8 Architettura

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