In a mesmerizing blend of reality and fiction, La Macchina Studio breathes new life into a 1950s apartment, crafting an immersive experience where architecture becomes a stage and inhabitants the players.
A Fusion of Disciplines
At the heart of Retroscena lies a celebration of creativity, merging architecture, theatre, music, and illustration into a cohesive narrative. Guided by the studio’s multidisciplinary ethos, the project transcends conventional boundaries to create a surreal world within the confines of a residential space.
Narrative Reshaping
Driven by the vision of a young couple, the architects embark on a journey of transformation. Preserving the historic Venetian terrazzo flooring while reimagining internal layouts, they weave a new narrative that unfolds with each step through the apartment.
A Tapestry of Materials
The living area serves as the canvas for this artistic endeavor, where bold strokes of black and Botticino marble delineate space. Along the corridor, echoes of the original flooring blend with hues of pinkish binder, leading to the bedroom adorned in brick red micro cement. The interplay of textures and colors creates a dynamic collage against the backdrop of pristine white walls.
Theatrical Elements
The apartment’s layout unfolds dramatically along the main wall, dividing private sanctuaries from public domains. A concealed study, accessed through a lacquered bridge wardrobe, offers solace amidst the chaos. A door, seemingly sketched onto the wall, reveals a mosaic-clad bathroom adorned with peacock-colored enamel accents. Meanwhile, an arched doorway leads to the serene sleeping quarters, cocooned in classic blue lacquered wood.
The Art of Illusion
In the living room, a yellow curtain dances along the demolished partition, demarcating spaces while maintaining fluidity. Bold color choices and clever design interventions imbue the interiors with character, turning each corner into a stage for the inhabitants’ personal narratives.
A Theatrical Marvel
Retroscena transcends the boundaries of traditional design, offering a whimsical and fantastical interpretation of domestic space. Through a symphony of colors and architectural sleights-of-hand, La Macchina Studio invites inhabitants to become protagonists in a theatrical spectacle filled with surprises and delights.
Hiroto Suzuki
