In the heart of Genoa’s Molo district, an apartment is taking shape, where materials and bold color combinations reflect the personality of its inhabitants. A vibrant, contemporary project where functionality and design meet with a touch of irony.
The kitchen is laid out in a linear arrangement, with two tall units housing the refrigerator and storage space. The white base units blend into the walls, while the flag-green top, made of Abet-laminated plywood, gives the composition character. The same shade is repeated on two wall shelves, which define the space and hold books, kitchen items, and small objects collected over time. This bold accent transforms an understated kitchen into a distinctive feature without weighing down the room.
In the living room, the star is HAY’s Mags Soft Low sofa. Soft, inviting, and generously shaped, it fills the room with its deep blue Kvadrat fabric, becoming the space’s focal point. Together with the green and yellow accents scattered throughout the apartment, it helps create a vibrant, pop-inspired color palette.
On the wall opposite the sofa is a USM Haller system, configured to meet the owner’s needs. Alongside the storage modules, a dedicated space for plants caters to their green thumb. The system also includes a pull-out desk surface that can be extended when needed to provide additional workspace. This versatile solution combines organization and flexibility, demonstrating how a modular system can adapt to the people who live in it and their daily routines.
Throughout the home, pop-inspired objects add touches of color and personality, such as the Face bedside table by HAY in the bedroom.
In the study, the Zanotta Mezzadro chair, designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and recognizable by its yellow seat, meets the Daystak RD3 desk by &Tradition, designed by Robin Day. Two icons of 1950s Italian and British design come together in the same space, creating a dialogue between forms, materials, and design visions.
