silvia allori self-designs compact studio apartment in florence

white laminate dominates the residence and in-home office of italian architect silvia allori in florence. originally constructed in the 1970s, allori’s efforts are detail-oriented, ensuring maximum efficiency of space and utility in the limited spatial allowance. laminate is utilized to hide cabinets, a fold-out table, various lights, and other building infrastructure.

cabinets and the table hide-away within laminated wall niches
images © simone bossi

the home is almost entirely white, rigidity being broken (with the exception of home décor) in only two ways: perforated wall inserts for lights, and ceiling-bound rectangular beams that run the length of the apartment. a small kitchen is separated from the rest of the home with a repurposed isothermal emergency blanket. the renovation was led and completed by architect silvia allori. 

playful living room wall

a series of perforations host neon lights that dampens the home’s rigid geometry 

the modular main room revolves around two main widths (165 cm, 195 cm) with a depth of 113 cm

the ceiling — dominated by white — is accompanied by slender rectangular bars that run through the home

a curtain made from a repurposed isothermal emergency blanket separates kitchen and corridor

floor plan

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edited by: nick brink | designboom