alessandro de sanctis redesigns apostoli loft in rome

alessandro de sanctis redesigns apostoli loft in rome
all images courtesy of alessandro de sanctis – des interior architecture

the ‘apostoli loft’ is located on the top floor of building in rome, originally constructed by architect mattia de rossi in 1644. the structure was renovated in 1719 by alessandro specchi, and the design remains fairly consistent to those changes today. interior architect alessandro de sanctis was commissioned to update the space, and give it a contemporary look to fit the client’s modern day needs.

kitchen

‘apostoli’ is openly organized with living, kitchen, and bathroom located on the first floor, and the bedroom on a private mezzanine above. reflective glass is used in several places as an attempt to provide a sense of expanse in the 57m² (613ft²) flat. the living area is floored with matte roman travertine slabs, and the sofa and table are made of solid chestnut like the original ceiling beams. lighting is provided indirectly by several means, which give the ‘apostoli loft’ a suggestive atmosphere that is neither overtly hard nor soft. 

suspended tv stand from directly below 

solid chestnut table and staircase to mezzanine 

staircase detail 

loft bedroom 

suspended bed

serpentine suspended tv stand detail 

full-height bathroom 

project info:

project name: apostoli loft
location: rome, italy
client: private
interior design: alessandro de sanctis – des interior architecture
lighting design: alessandro de sanctis – des interior architecture
total floor area: 57.0m²
project time: 2013 – 2014 project and construction)
photographs: courtesy of alessandro de sanctis – des interior architecture
partners: boffi (furniture), flos (light fixtures)

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edited by: nick brink | designboom