ResidentialThe project tells the story of a gold object placed in a small 20th century apartment with the aim of abolishing the corridor and rethinking the living space. The clients were looking for a petit refuge – a reference to the renowned experiences of Prouvé, Le Corbusier and Perriand and their small living arrangements – where they could disconnect from the frenzy of everyday life. It presents itself as a sort of treasure chest containing all the necessary functions, such as the kitchen cabinet, the sleeping area, the bathroom and the relaxation area.
The preciousness of the device lies in AMAA’s research on particular metals, such as brass. De Castelli has developed a customized finish on brass, oxidized and then stabilized, for each individual slab: a unique precious material then envelops the volume, protecting and revealing, when appropriate, the internal space.
The distinctive metamorphic capacities of metal create their own stylistic patterns even on the simplest of monochrome surfaces. The possibilities offered by the Scomposta and Boiserie wall covering systems ensure a range of highly flexible compositional solutions and meet the needs of those seeking truly original expressive possibilities of the highest quality. Comprising panels of different sizes, the two systems are fully customizable. With the Scomposta system, the panels are mounted onto wall racks. For Boiserie, it is possible to install wooden or aluminum panels covered with De Castelli materials. Whatever the solution chosen by the designer, both systems allow maximum compositional freedom to ennoble surfaces of any size.
