heritage meets modernity at pablo picasso’s ex atelier

 

In the heart of Rome’s renowned Via Margutta, a group of architects has breathed new life into an historic atelier that once hosted Pablo Picasso. While preserving the atelier’s original essence, paying homage to the space’s storied past, the architects infused the space with a contemporary attitude to accommodate the desires of its new owner. Retaining its artistic heritage, the space now sits marked with an eclectic mix of iconic pieces of furniture nodding to design history including Bauhaus chairs by M. Breuer and Le Corbusier armchairs by Cassina, while paintings by contemporary artists adorn the walls.

contemporary art and furniture inject vitality to pablo picasso's old atelier in rome
all images courtesy of the author

 

 

contemporary icons mark the space with an eclectic character

 

Located close by to the Piazza del Popolo, the Via Margutta ex atelier now sits intertwining art and culture. The original structure features key emphasis on the windows and terrace, offering a picturesque view of downtown Rome’s rooftops. The interior been designed to create an ever-changing living environment, with furniture equipped with wheels allowing for adaptability with ease.

 

Infusing modernity, the architects incorporated pieces by De Lucchi and Philippe Starck, exploring an interplay of light and shadow. Further, the iconic Brionvega TV and a custom-made cupboard by USM blend functionality and style and accentuate the character of the space with nostalgic elements. On the walls, paintings by contemporary artists collected by the owner bridge the past and present, recalling the artistic heritage of the atelier.

contemporary art and furniture inject vitality to pablo picasso's old atelier in rome
the renovation preserves the atelier’s original essence, paying homage to its storied past

contemporary art and furniture inject vitality to pablo picasso's old atelier in rome
paintings by contemporary artists bridge the past and present, recalling the artistic heritage of the atelier

contemporary art and furniture inject vitality to pablo picasso's old atelier in rome
the architects infused the space with a contemporary ambiance to accommodate the desires of its new owner

contemporary art and furniture inject vitality to pablo picasso's old atelier in rome
an iconic Brionvega TV

contemporary art and furniture inject vitality to pablo picasso's old atelier in rome
an eclectic mix of iconic pieces of furniture nod to design history

contemporary art and furniture inject vitality to pablo picasso's old atelier in rome
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contemporary art and furniture inject vitality to pablo picasso's old atelier in rome
the interior been designed to create an ever-changing living environment

contemporary art and furniture inject vitality to pablo picasso's old atelier in rome

contemporary art and furniture inject vitality to pablo picasso's old atelier in rome
anthehistoric atelier once hosted Pablo Picasso.

contemporary art and furniture inject vitality to pablo picasso's old atelier in rome
located the heart of Rome’s renowned Via Margutta

 

 

 

project info:

 

name: Via Margutta ex atelier

photography: Francesca Pompei

location: Rome, Italy

 

 

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edited by: ravail khan | designboom