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Local materials anchor this Florence apartment in its surroundings

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Local materials anchor this Florence apartment in its surroundings
  1. Studio Deferrari + Modesti renovated an apartment for a young couple, located at the foot of the Fiesole hills, in the Le Cure district of Florence. - Studio Campo
  2. The home is entered via a long corridor, brought to scale by various volumes including a closet and bookshelf that also delineate the adjacent kitchen and living rooms - Studio Campo
  3. A burnt orange full-height volume with a sliding pocket door allows the spaces to be open or closed off from one another. - Studio Campo
  4. In the kitchen, natural oak cabinetry and a Carrara marble countertop were designed by the studio and are complemented by an oak bench and white tile backrest with a marble table for eating or preparing meals. - Studio Campo
  5. Green marble countertops and blue cabinets are used in the bathroom. - Studio Campo
  6. In between the main living space and kitchen, a gridded wooden shelving system filters the space, dividing the rooms by function while allowing light to seep through. - Studio Campo
  7. A gentle colour palette is employed in the bedroom space. - Studio Campo
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  1. Studio Deferrari + Modesti renovated an apartment for a young couple, located at the foot of the Fiesole hills, in the Le Cure district of Florence. - Studio Campo
  2. The home is entered via a long corridor, brought to scale by various volumes including a closet and bookshelf that also delineate the adjacent kitchen and living rooms - Studio Campo
  3. A burnt orange full-height volume with a sliding pocket door allows the spaces to be open or closed off from one another. - Studio Campo
  4. In the kitchen, natural oak cabinetry and a Carrara marble countertop were designed by the studio and are complemented by an oak bench and white tile backrest with a marble table for eating or preparing meals. - Studio Campo
  5. Green marble countertops and blue cabinets are used in the bathroom. - Studio Campo
  6. In between the main living space and kitchen, a gridded wooden shelving system filters the space, dividing the rooms by function while allowing light to seep through. - Studio Campo
  7. A gentle colour palette is employed in the bedroom space. - Studio Campo
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Location
Map pointer Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy
Interior Design
Deferrari + Modesti
Client
Private
Floor Area
90 sq-m

Employing simple, local materials and a semi-open layout, Casa AD connects to its urban and rural surroundings while flexibly meeting the needs of its occupants.

Key features

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