LIVING AREA This part of the open-plan living space is designed to make the most of the glorious views framed by dramatic floor-to-ceiling glazing.
HOME FRONT
THE DESIGNERS
Aldo Parisotto and Massimo Formenton - founders of architectural studio Parisotto+Formenton, which is based in Milan and Padua.
THE PROPERTY
An apartment on the top floor of a three-storey 1960s building in the ski resort of Cortina, Italy. The open-plan living area, which opens up to a balcony, is made up of a series of different 'social zones': for conversation, relaxation, watching TV and dining. These lead to the kitchen and utility. There is a double, a twin and a single bedroom, each with its own bathroom.
BALCONY Another prime spot to sit and enjoy the sweeping mountain vista.
The inimitable Italian architect Gio Ponti used to say: "To design a house you need a client; unfortunately, to build a house you need a client!' His dichotomy sums up the designer's dilemma, where a client can help or hinder a project. Luckily for Aldo Parisotto and Massimo Formenton, of Italian architectural studio Parisotto+Formenton, the client they found themselves working with on this project was a dream. 'He is a refined aesthete and this meant he gave us creative freedom within the boundaries of his expectations,' says Massimo.
KITCHEN The units are made from recycled oak doors and are paired with granite for a more contemporary chalet-chic look.
This story is from the December 2022 edition of Living Etc UK.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the December 2022 edition of Living Etc UK.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
SEE YOU IN COPENHAGEN
The Danish capital feels like the epicentre of the art and design world
robot vacuums
THIS PIECE OF TECH HAS COME A LONG WAY SINCE CLUNKY EARLY MODELS- PACKED WITH SMART FEATURES FOR AN FASY LIFF
transforming furniture
A DESK THAT TURNS INTO A BED? A CUPBOARD THAT OPENS INTO A TABLE? THIS IS HOW CANNY PIECES CAN PERFECT SMALL-SPACE LIVING
secret ingredient: outdoor projectors
TAKE MOVIE NIGHTS UP A NOTCH BY MOVING THEM OUTSIDE - POPCORN OPTIONAL
CONSIDERING GOING CUSTOM-MADE BUT DON'T KNOW WHERE TO BEGIN? THIS IS THE PLACE TO START
There is something so satisfying about a bespoke piece of furniture that fits perfectly. Tailored to the way you interact with your home, a bespoke piece can also solve the problem of a room with an unusual layout. But in the big wide world of custom furniture, where on earth do you start? We spoke to the experts to find out.
OUT OF TOWNERS
A love affair with London prompted Americans Julia and David to snap up an aunt's mews house when she decided to sell
A LIGHT TOUCH
Cleverly reimagined to let the sun in, this busy family home has also been designed to allow for plenty of peace and calm
NATURAL HISTORY
Once two humble farm buildings, this French villa has evolved into a spectacular home that is no standard rustic retreat
TRAVEL THROUGH TIME
The design of this Milanese apartment celebrates its features from the past while adding in modern pieces - it's a classic look that's future-proof
PERFECTLY COMPOSED
This apartment is like a beautiful symphony balancing style notes that include the modern, the classic, the elegant and the laid-back