October 31, 2024

Apartment S in Rome by PaoliPinto Architetti

Apartment S is a renovated property in the heart of Rome, Italy, designed by PaoliPinto Architetti in 2022. The refurbishment prioritises a fluid layout with a spacious living area and quiet bedroom arrangements overlooking an internal courtyard.

A modern interior with high ceilings, ornate moldings, and a mix of contemporary and vintage furnishings.

Renovation in the Heart of Rome

Located in the heart of the city, Apartment S underwent a renovation overseen by Italian studio PaoliPinto Architetti.

This intervention centred on creating a fluid layout prioritising functional areas, particularly an open-plan living space.

“Our main objective was to create a fluid space with an important living area that benefits from the three main windows of the property,” said architect Francesco Paolo Pinto.

“Hence we proposed our customer a layout that orients the living room towards the façade, while the bedrooms have been located on the quiet and delightful courtyard.”

Minimalist living room with large, tufted green sofa and black and white art.

Preserving Historical Character

While the apartment’s layout was reconfigured to create more open areas, the team focused on retaining the building’s historical character.

Modern furnishings and elements such as sliding glass doors in the kitchen are framed by preserved moulding and panels, creating a contrast between old and new.

A minimalist living room with sleek furniture, black-and-white artwork, and a serene ambiance.

Open Spaces and Artistic Displays

Exposed wooden beams are one of the key historical details that the architects highlighted within the space.

“The apartment has wonderful beams that have been highlighted,” said Pinto. “Lamps and bookshelves have been integrated with the space underneath the beams, to give a cosy look.”

Elegant dining area with a round table, modern lighting, and classic artwork.

Other details include parquet flooring with a wood inlay, which was preserved during the renovation.

The soft neutral tones of the wood elements are complemented by a soft natural palette used throughout.

Elegant dining room with modern furnishings, ornate painting, and sleek lighting fixture.

“A great attention is paid to colours and lights,” Pinto said. “The colour palette mixes neutral and natural colours, with few sporadic colourful notes.”

Within the hallway, art is displayed under spotlights. The architects created this space to play with light while working with the ceiling’s special moulding.

Rustic wooden beams, sleek built-in shelving, and a striking abstract artwork create a cozy, modern bedroom.

Prioritising Resident Comfort

Light and warmth were priorities when creating the home. Adjustable spotlights on the ceiling highlight the artwork, but also balance light across the apartment.

“As architects and light designers, light is a special topic,” said Pinto.

A modern bathroom with a round mirror, white vanity, and patterned wallpaper.

In the bathrooms, darker tones are used without compromising light or brightness. To achieve this, the studio ensured that all of the bathrooms had a window to let in light and the use of artificial lighting, such as dimmable and adjustable spotlights, was carefully considered.