Architect Giulia Urciuoli was inspired by the legacy of two of her great colleagues: Joe Ponti and Carlo Scarpa

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A young couple of lawyers with three children asked architect Giulia Urciuoli from the office of Coarch Studio to update the interior of their apartments in Verona, near the Castelvecchio Castle. This space has been renovated more than once — both in the 1980s and in the 90s, so it was decided to focus on making it modern and convenient to accommodate a large collection of design objects and art objects of the owners, but at the same time not to get rid of all the layers and will take time, to preserve history.

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The source of inspiration for the designer was the principles of Joe Ponti (Gio Ponti), formulated by him in the text of Manifesto della Casa adatta. Firstly, the house is a reflection of the individuality of its inhabitants. Secondly, it is necessary to abandon the usual zoning of small rooms, and prefer the spaciousness and versatility of the premises. Thirdly, remove unnecessary walls.

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The area was divided into two living rooms by a staircase made of stainless steel and wood leading to the bedroom on the attic floor. In the first, a large custom-made sofa made of black lacquered wood with light blue velvet pillows was placed and the festive atmosphere was complemented with vintage lamps from the owners’ collection.

In the second, more cozy and private, the first violin is played by a fireplace decorated with Calacatta Corchia marble. The same marble is used in the creation of coffee tables — stone is everywhere in this project: Verona is famous for its traditions of processing marble and granite.

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The great architect is also quoted in the kitchen, but this time not Joe Ponti, but Carlo Scarpa: the round entrance repeats the shape of what Scarpa invented for the tomb of the Brion family. The white peninsula kitchen, also finished in marble, is illuminated by a Scandinavian-style glass and brass chandelier.

Upstairs, on the attic floor, the children’s bedrooms, another living room and a master bedroom were planned, from which you can get to a small but cozy balcony with views of the roofs of Verona.

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Nina Anisimova

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