In an elegant early 20th-century building in the heart of Milan, architecture studio Lascia la Scia filled a bright apartment with color and character. The space, which was rebuilt in 1950, saw a mindful renovation that respected the original layout of the rooms but reworked them to adapt to the contemporary needs of daily life.
Lascia la Scia preserved the existing distribution, intervening with targeted modifications that improved the functionality of the spaces without distorting their historical soul. The windowed bathroom was kept in its original position, but redistributed to accommodate a larger shower. The kitchen, on the other hand, was enlarged and opened to integrate with the space of a windowed hallway, creating a new perspective of light and breath for the entire apartment. The overall result is a home that is restored, but not rebuilt.
During the work, the designers made some extraordinary discoveries. In the living room, for example, a valuable original cement floor was unearthed, unfortunately damaged in some areas. In order to preserve it, the entire floor had to be lifted and repositioned, with the work of integrating the missing pieces requiring an extensive search to find identical cement tiles. This intervention made it possible to preserve the authenticity of the floor, a valuable witness to the history of the building.
The natural brightness of the apartment became the main theme of the color scheme, which was based on the use of intense hues for each room, giving each a strong identity. Each volume has been conceived as a story in itself, linked by a skillful use of color, a central and dominant element, combined with an eclectic mix of custom-made furniture and reclaimed antiques, carefully selected to reflect the client’s taste and personality. Because every home is a reflection of the person who lives in it.
The entrance hall introduces a series of volumes rich in color and decorative details, where contrasts and precious materials coexist harmoniously. In the kitchen, the mustard velvet bench surrounds the black marble dining table, creating a convivial corner with a strong character. The bathroom, a brass resin box, is striking for its black and brass finishes, while the arched shower fits perfectly into this playful context of shapes and materials, giving the bathroom a timeless elegance.
Last, but certainly not least, the bedroom is enveloped in a deep shade of blue that blends with the sophistication of the Lewis & Wood “Toile de Jouy” wallpaper used to cover the wardrobe, transforming the space into an intimate and refined corner.
The project signed by Lascia la Scia Studio represents a perfect balance between tradition and modernity, where attention to detail and respect for the history of the place are combined with innovation and contemporary comfort, offering its inhabitants a unique, personalized home full of timeless charm.
Photography by Marta D’Avenia.
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