Operaprima

Vigonza, Italy

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Operaprima

Vigonza, Italy

Firm

Studio Eigen

Type

Residential › Apartment

STATUS

Built

YEAR

2025

SIZE

1000 sqft - 3000 sqft

The interior design of this penthouse is defined through an investigation into the continuity of living, where matter is not intended as a simple covering, but as an architectural device capable of enhancing and ordering the space. The intervention explores the theme of the open plan, replacing traditional wall partitions with a system of functional backdrops. The goal is to create an environment where the boundary between different domestic functions is perceived as a fluid transition, orchestrated by the tectonics of fixed elements.

The expressive lexicon is dominated by research into the potential of natural stone. Travertine becomes the generating element of the surfaces, explored through different processing logics that change its tactile perception: on the floor, large cross-cut slabs are arranged in a "cassero" (staggered) pattern ; on the entrance wall, the vein-cut is reinterpreted in a mosaic layout that fragments its linearity, recomposing the texture into a vibrant design. In the bathrooms, the stone further changes its visual code through a ribbed finish, which gives depth and a marked chiaroscuro vibration to the walls, transforming the surface into an architectural bas-relief.

Contrasting this stony rigor is the widespread use of Canaletto walnut, intended as a chromatic and tactile continuum that runs through the entire home. From the wide boiseries to the details of the custom-made furniture, the wood acts as a connecting element, harmonizing the different functional zones into a single material narrative that warms the light and defines the volumes.

The living area, oriented South-West, is conceived as a fluid organism orchestrated through successive backdrops. The absence of partitions shifts the design focus to the detail: the kitchen manifests as a pure volume, a sculptural island in Gris Pulpis marble ; liquid champagne metal columns act as functional filters between the living and dining areas, screening and revealing the space depending on the viewpoint. This rhythmic subdivision allows the afternoon natural light to penetrate deeply into the heart of the space, changing the perception of the stone and metal surfaces throughout the day.

The transition to the sleeping area occurs through a service space that mediates the passage toward a more introverted and private dimension. Here, Canaletto walnut elevates its expressive function to an architectural sign: in the master bedroom, a slatted and battened boiserie resolves the theme of ornament in a single sculptural gesture, defining an atmosphere of measured elegance that continues into the en-suite bathroom, where Gris Pulpis marble returns as the protagonist for the large monolithic sink.

The integration of systems and lighting follows a logic of total absorption into the interior architecture. The lighting study eschews diffused emission, favoring accent or indirect lights designed to enhance the material variations of the stone and the grain of the wood. Luminous coves and spotlights dialogue with high-presence suspensions, chosen to symbolically hierarchize and enhance the different areas of the residence. The technological apparatus—from ducted air conditioning to controlled mechanical ventilation—is completely integrated into the walls, plasterboard ceilings, and bespoke furniture. The final result is an aesthetic of subtraction, where technical complexity disappears to give primacy to the purity of the sign, the truth of the materials, and the quality of the spatial experience.

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