The intricate ceiling mouldings highlight an architecture where grand proportions are the hallmark of a bygone era. These spaces have been thoughtfully reimagined to accommodate a modern lifestyle, while the wide-plank oak floors, laid in a traditional herringbone pattern, pay homage to the original design.
The grand salon retains its original dimensions, perfectly suited to the vision of the new owners. The young couple who inhabits the space enthusiastically curates a collection that blends established masterpieces with works by emerging contemporary artists.
Through the windows of this piano nobile, the perfect light filters in to illuminate the minimalist interiors. These spaces act as a stage for paintings, sculptures, and installations rendered in earthy tones. Carefully selected design icons from the 1970s, such as Marco Zanuso’s Lady armchair in a rich peacock blue, sit alongside custom-designed iron and wood tables by Pelizzari Studio.
The eucalyptus bookshelves, featuring integrated hidden lighting, house etched-iron display cases for sculptures. Throughout the home, the greenery from the tree-lined avenue outside creates a natural frame. In the master bathroom, foliage-patterned wallpaper and vintage mirrors transport the viewer into a suspended, almost Caribbean atmosphere.
The surrounding neighborhood reveals a quiet side of Milan—one that nonetheless radiates the unique culture and creative fervor that define the city