Borromei Loft 住宅 by Barbara Fassoni Architects

Borromei Loft 住宅 by Barbara Fassoni Architects is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award 銀獎 in 室內空間及展覽設計 Competition Category.

銀室內· 2023

Borromei Loft 住宅

by Barbara Fassoni Architects

Client: Bfa Architects

A' Design Award 銀獎 Winner in 室內 Category

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The Design

About Borromei Loft 住宅

該項目的挑戰是能夠重新提出米蘭歷史中心典型的秘密空間的連續性，透過現代設計超越古老的建築結構，保證新的氛圍。要確保所有空間都有充足的自然採光，只有透過建造機翼和新的開口才能確保光線通過起居區的大天窗到達最私密的空間。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銀獎

Borromei Loft 住宅是 A' Design Award 銀獎得主，這是授予頂級、華美而令人印象深刻的設計的極為崇高的認可。銀獎得主是極其卓越、極具創造力的作品，展現出其設計師傑出的專業技能、才華與敏銳。預計Borromei Loft 住宅將成為一件出色的典範之作，兼具非凡的專業性與深刻的創新性。這件贏得 A' Design Award 銀獎的設計是一項備受矚目、令人欽佩的發明，造福並拓展藝術、科學、設計和技術的界限。Borromei Loft 住宅是一件令人羨慕的創作，它喚起渴望，帶來積極的情感，並激發驚嘆與讚嘆。

Behind the Design

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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