Downtown Design
redazione 26/01/2026

Surface and materiality

The design of a private residence subtly integrates with the site's heritage through the skillful use of natural stone by Marmo Arredo

Natural stone from Natural stone from Marmo Arredo is the central element of this refined private residence renovation, defining every space. In the kitchen, Taj Mahal Quartzite forms both the countertop with peninsula and integrated sink, as well as the wall cladding and shelves, while in the bathrooms, the material takes center stage. is the central element of this refined private residence renovation, defining every space. In the kitchen, Taj Mahal Quartzite forms both the countertop with peninsula and integrated sink, as well as the wall cladding and shelves, while in the bathrooms, the material takes center stage.

In the master bathroom, polished Calacatta Vagli Oro is laid in a book-matched pattern on the walls and floor, while the vanity top, crafted from a single block, features two seamlessly sculpted sinks. A similar solution defines the second bathroom, clad in book-matched Calacatta Borghini, with a monolithic top accommodating the sinks. For the third bathroom, honed Nero Portoro Imperiale and Calacatta were chosen.

In the sleeping area, storage units are topped with Calacatta Monet, while in the living area, two custom-made tables reveal the project’s more creative spirit. The first is in Cipollino Rosso from the Chiglia collection, a collaboration with Stefano Boeri Interiors. The second, in Classic Travertine, features a base sculpted from a single block into two adjacent cylinders.

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