A continuous dialogue between what remains and what is transformed
There is a moment, upon entering this house in the Turin area, when time seems to pause. Not out of nostalgia, but out of balance: that subtle equilibrium between what has been and what we inhabit today. The residence, spanning over 650 square metres across five levels, unfolds as a vertical narrative in which each floor adds a new chapter, without ever interrupting the story.
The building, dating back to the early twentieth century, has not simply been restored; it has been reinterpreted with care and precision. Traces of the past – vaulted ceilings, frescoes, construction details – are not mere backdrops, but living presences that engage in dialogue with measured contemporary interventions, never intrusive. The result is a space that does not set eras in opposition, but layers them naturally.
The sequence begins with a compact, almost enclosed entrance that prepares one for discovery. Then the space opens up and unfolds vertically: the staircase becomes a kind of spine, a dynamic element guiding both gaze and movement throughout the house. Ascending is not merely about moving through space, but about shifting perspective.
Holding everything together is an invisible yet essential orchestration: the technological and energy strategy, which makes the house efficient and contemporary, without drawing attention to itself. Thus, between memory and innovation, this residence defines an idea of living that is neither static nor celebratory, but alive, evolving, and deeply rooted in everyday life.
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Works supervision, artistic direction, architectural and interior design by BOTTEGA STUDIO ARCHITETTI
Photo FABRIZIO CARRARO
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