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Borromei Loft Торак by Barbara Fassoni Architects

Borromei Loft Торак by Barbara Fassoni Architects is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award Көмеш бүләге in Интерьер Мәйданы һәм Күргәзмә Дизайны Competition Category.


КөмешИнтерьер· 2023

Borromei Loft Торак

by Barbara Fassoni Architects

Client: Bfa Architects

A' Design Award Көмеш бүләге Winner in Интерьер Category

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The Design

About Borromei Loft Торак

Бу проектның кыенлыгы Миланның тарихи үзәгенә хас булган яшерен урыннарның варисларын яңадан тәкъдим итү, яңа атмосфераны гарантияли торган заманча дизайн аша борыңгы төзелеш структурасы аша узу. Барлык урыннар өчен дә табигый яктырту тәэмин итә белү, канатлар һәм яңа ачкычлар ясап кына мөмкин булды, бу яктылык фильтрларын яшәү зонасында иң зур шәхси урыннарга барып җитә ала.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Көмеш бүләге

Borromei Loft Торак – A' Design Award Көмеш бүләге җиңүчесе, бу гадәттән тыш абруйлы танып белү, ул югары класслы, чибәр һәм тәэсирле дизайннарга бирелә. Көмеш җиңүчеләре – үз дизайнерларының искиткеч белемен, талантын һәм үткенлеген күрсәтүче бик ялтыравыклы һәм иҗади эшләр. Borromei Loft Торак искиткеч, үрнәк булырлык, игътибарга лаеклы профессиональ һәм тирән яңалыклы әсәр булыр дип көтелә. A' Design Award Көмеш бүләге җиңүче бу дизайн – сәнгать, фән, дизайн һәм технология чикләрен алга җигүче файдалы, югары бәяләнгән уйлап табу. Borromei Loft Торак – күпләрнең көнләшкән, теләкләрне уятучы, уңай хисләр китерүче һәм хәйранлык һәм гаҗәпләнү тудыручы иҗат җимеше.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
Challenging was to propose the succession of secret spaces typical of Milan’s historic centre, going beyond the ancient building structure through a modern design that would guarantee an up-to-date atmosphere. In addition, ensuring adequate natural lighting for all spaces was only possible by creating wings and new openings that would allow the light filters through the large skylight in the living area rooms to the most private rooms.
Dimensions & Packaging
Skylight 6.5x2.5 Glass roof box 7.2x1.8
Tags
Loft style, amazing space, metall fireplace, big skylight, green interior space, garden interior, luxury lifestyle, industrial style, metall staircase
Production Technology
Above other materials, we featured this project with natural and painted steel for the staircase. Concrete has been used for the living area's floor. Transparent glass is used to maintain the flow between spaces.
Design Challenge
The space was difficult to manage because it faces an inner court with poor light. The key was to give more fluidity to the main area to interact with other rooms between internal windows or openings in the walls. The living area became a sort of 'piazza' - a public space that capturing zenital light it's the house's core.
Research
Our research is based on selecting mood images, colour palettes, material samples, and suppliers. We defined our research objective as a house that could be safe but prestigious, warm and welcoming after several meetings with clients, and all family members, to fully understand their needs. Our methodology includes research, mood boards, models and renders shared with clients, approval, and on-site application. Research tools are references from books, magazines, the internet, suppliers' meetings and everything we need to support our ideas.
Inspiration
Each space is contained in another, in a continuous game of sophisticated matryoshkas. Public areas become progressively exclusive, allowing the sensation of leaving behind the city centre and its frenzy. The two-level loft recreates Milan's architectural elements, including an inner garden, a courtyard, and private rooms. Three different designed staircases guarantee the connection with the upper level. The house's core is a social and bright central space, which connects the three bedrooms while keeping them separate.
Project Duration
The project started in October 2018, with a first visit to the place in Milan. Detailed project and building site followed until March 2021. Custom furniture has been completed in February 2023.
Operation Flow
Borromei loft was designed for a single man. The heart of the house revolves around the living room, featured by a double row of five opening skylights and a fixed glass box measuring 7x2m. Around this space revolve the kitchen, the fireplace with sofas and the TV area, the study area and the music area, embellished with a small terrace enriched by a vertical green wall. The double-height entrance area acts as a hinge between the spaces of the three bedrooms, each with a bathroom en suite.
Team Members
Designer/Architect: Barbara Fassoni
Structural Engineer: Mario Pezzotta
MEP: Teknema Consulting
Local Architect: dMr – Angelo Manenti
Builder: Orma Srl
Image Credits
Image #1: Andrea Martiradonna, 2022
Image #2: Andrea Martiradonna, 2022
Image #3: Andrea Martiradonna, 2022
Image #4: Andrea Martiradonna, 2022
Image #5: Andrea Martiradonna, 2022

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