Located on the top floor of a 1924 building designed by Innocenzo Sabbatini, this 100 sqm apartment is a tribute to the "Piazza d'Armi" district's rationalist heritage. Originally part of a social housing complex (edilizia popolare), the building is now recognized within Rome’s "Carta per la Qualità" for its significant architectural value. The renovation was driven by a desire to respect this history while introducing a modern, light-filled spatiality.

The Symbolic Centerpiece

The entire design revolves around a profound family memory: an antique door, salvaged from the client's great-grandfather's house in Novara. This historic element was carefully restored and integrated as a functional and emotional pivot, bridging the gap between Northern Italian roots and Roman architectural tradition.

Bespoke Textile Design: Custom Printed Curtains

Adding a final layer of artistic customization, the architect designed and printed bespoke curtains for the residence. These unique textile elements were specifically created to complement the interior's geometry, filtering the natural light through patterns that echo the home’s balanced architectural lines.

Materiality & Craftsmanship

The dialogue between old and new is most evident in the flooring. While the original tiles were meticulously preserved, the new interventions introduce a contemporary material palette:

• Gres inspired by Carlo Scarpa: A sophisticated ceramic choice that pays homage to the Venetian master’s tactile minimalism.

• Resin surfaces: Seamless and neutral, used to create a fluid connection between different rooms.

Technical & Structural Innovation

To overcome the constraints of the original layout, a significant structural intervention was performed to widen a load-bearing opening, creating a more open and dynamic living area. As a top-floor unit situated directly beneath the roof terrace (lastrico solare), the apartment underwent a complete thermal insulation of the ceiling to ensure contemporary standards of comfort.

Light & Space

The project is defined by "light games"—architectural cuts and strategic positioning that allow natural light to filter through the spaces, highlighting the textures of the materials and the geometric rigor of Sabbatini’s 1920s volumes.