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Location
Via Cavalcabò, Milan, Italy
Year
2021
Type
Residential
Surface Area

48 m²

Project Overview

The project demonstrates how a 48 sqm apartment can be transformed into a highly functional space through intelligent partition design and custom solutions. Every inch has been optimized to maximize living space, creating distinct yet fluid environments.

Design Challenges

  • Optimization of an oversized corridor (9 sqm)
  • Need for smart working space
  • Maintaining separate but functional environments
  • Maximization of storage space

Design Constraints

  • Limited total surface (48 sqm)
  • Need to maintain separation between night and day areas
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Creative Solution

The project perfectly balances functionality and refinement, creating a welcoming and sophisticated atmosphere.

Living Area

  • Integrated kitchen and living room with well-defined spaces
  • Pre-existing niche optimized for cooktop and sink
  • Built-in appliance column in new niche
  • Dining area with rectangular table and well-defined relaxation zone

Night Zone:

  • Full-height wardrobe built into niche
  • Japanese-style bed with integrated storage
  • Ergonomic smart working station

Layout Redesign:

  • Creation of an “S” wall between living room and bedroom for functional niches
  • Strategic corridor resizing
  • Maintaining environment separation with space optimization

Corridor Optimization:

  • Transformation into service area with integrated laundry
  • Custom wardrobe system with flush-mounted push-up doors
  • Built-in shoe racks and outerwear storage

Materials & Palette Key Materials

Materials:

  • Wood-effect porcelain stoneware for flooring
  • White ivory porcelain stoneware for bathroom
  • Solid wood for bathroom countertop
  • Sand quartz for kitchen countertop
  • Plasterboard for custom structures

Color Palette:

  • Black for details
  • Desert sand for kitchen top
  • White ivory for walls
  • Natural teak tones for floor
Custom Elements:
Multifunctional “S” wall with integrated niches
Flush-mounted wardrobe system with push-up opening
Renovated bathroom with full-width shower and storage niche
Lighting:
Completely renewed lighting system
Customized lighting coves in false ceiling
Furnishing:
Light glosly finish composition with sand quartz top integrated into niches
Built-in bedroom wardrobe and japanese bed with storage
Compact two-seater sofa and rectangular table with coordinated chairs
Flush-mounted wardrobe system in corridor

Technical Details:

  • Project Duration: 5 months

Provided Services:

  • Architectural design
  • Interior design
  • Lighting design
  • Complete systems renovation
  • Replacement of doors with sliding systems
  • Floor installation in window direction
  • Work supervision
  • Turnkey renovation

Achieved Results:

  • Optimization of every available square inch
  • Creation of functional and well-defined spaces
  • Maximization of storage areas
  • Effective integration of smart working station
  • Integrated lighting system creating different atmospheres
  • Contemporary design with practical and innovative solutions
  • Completely renovated bathroom with premium materials