Okay, here’s a sarcastic blog post about the Milan apartment, stripped down to its core message:
**Milan Apartment: A Symphony of Design, Lost in the Dark**
The Milan apartment. It’s a symphony of design, a testament to the power of a well-executed project. It’s a haven for artists, a haven for the discerning eye, and a haven for the weary. And it’s… well, it’s a little bit sad.
The room is a beacon of design, a tiny window into a world of artistic expression. The central pillar of the apartment, a metal fabric folding door by Dooor, is a marvel. It’s a work of art, a silent, shimmering testament to the talent that birthed it.
The layout is unconventional. A narrow, long hallway, punctuated by large windows that offer a glimpse of the outside world. A winding staircase leading to a kitchen, a kitchen that’s both functional and aesthetically pleasing. It’s a perfect fit for a designer with a penchant for unconventional arrangements.
But the beauty of the apartment isn’t just in its design. It’s in the quiet, the feeling of being enveloped in a different world. The gentle hum of the city outside, the rhythmic ticking of the clock, the distant chatter of neighbors… it all adds to the overall ambiance.
The “Alphabet of Light” lamp is a particularly striking feature. Its circular, metal folding door is a focal point, a visual statement of the design. It’s a blank canvas, a miniature work of art. And, of course, it’s the star of the show.
And then there’s the Mezzachimera floor lamp by Vico Magistretti. It’s a bold statement piece, a statement of Italian design. It’s a statement of a company that’s been quietly transforming the city for decades. It’s a statement of creativity, of innovation, of a bold, unapologetic style.
The apartment is a microcosm of Milan. It’s a place where art meets history, where design meets the modern, where the city breathes with its creativity. It’s a place that’s both inspiring and a little bit melancholic.
The apartment is a perfect example of how a well-executed project can be transformed into a beautiful, thought-provoking space. And it’s a place that’s definitely worth experiencing.
So, if you’re looking for a place to escape the hustle and bustle, to find solace in a creative haven, to experience the power of design, and to appreciate the beauty of the city, look no further. The Milan apartment is a symphony of design, lost in the dark.
A round bed in the center of this 968-square-foot Milan apartment seems to hang in the air, with only a beam of light as its base. It appears and disappears behind by a metal fabric folding door by Dooor (a company that acclaimed Italian designer Gio Ponti also worked with). Elsewhere in the room, historic design pieces and timeless antiques reflect the homeowner’s passion; they run Antichità Moglia, a store specializing in antique doors. The duplex is located in Milan, but its style is not especially evocative of the city. Instead, a variety of eclectic influences are crammed into 484 on its first level, and another 484 on the terrace level. There are 1980s elements and pieces by the great masters of modern design; a garden-inspired wallpaper that adds a bucolic touch. The studio behind this unique space is 23bassi, an architecture and interior design firm located in Milan.
A metal fabric folding door by Dooor allows the sleeping area with round bed by Lago to be closed off from the rest of the apartment. The Alphabet of Light circular lamp is by BIG (Artemide). The Mezzachimera lamp in the foreground, on the left, is by Vico Magistretti (Artemide).
## A thousand design inspirations
The apartment was created on the penthouse level of a new building by Arassociati, in the city’s Via Archimede area. The 23bassi team was able to contribute somewhat to the design of the apartment during its construction, making adjustments to create an ideal space. “The floor plan of the home was unusual: narrow and long, but with large windows and lots of natural light. We took one corner that would be hard to use as a living area, in part because it also didn’t connect with the kitchen, and we made that into the sleeping area, with this round bed by Lago, which is no longer in production,” says Andrea Roscini, cofounder of 23bassi along with Chiara Frigerio. Adding to the magic of this corner, which has a certain 1980s feel, is Artemide’s Alphabet of Light lamp and a series of very practical shelves. And of course, the circular metal folding door by Dooor, the same company that Gio Ponti used, is the star of the show. “When it’s closed, it completely screens the bedroom, which has its own ventilation system,” says Roscini. Juxtaposed with the folding door is a stunning Mezzachimera floor lamp by Vico Magistretti, also created for Artemide.
A round bed in the center of this 968-square-foot Milan apartment seems to hang in the air, with only a beam of light as its base. It appears and disappears behind by a metal fabric folding door by Dooor (a company that acclaimed Italian designer Gio Ponti also worked with). Elsewhere in the room, historic design pieces and timeless antiques reflect the homeowner’s passion; they run Antichità Moglia, a store specializing in antique doors. The duplex is located in Milan, but its style is not especially evocative of the city. Instead, a variety of eclectic influences are crammed into 484 on its first level, and another 484 on the terrace level. There are 1980s elements and pieces by the great masters of modern design; a garden-inspired wallpaper that adds a bucolic touch. The studio behind this unique space is 23bassi, an architecture and interior design firm located in Milan.
A metal fabric folding door by Dooor allows the sleeping area with round bed by Lago to be closed off from the rest of the apartment. The Alphabet of Light circular lamp is by BIG (Artemide). The Mezzachimera lamp in the foreground, on the left, is by Vico Magistretti (Artemide).
A thousand design inspirations
The apartment was created on the penthouse level of a new building by Arassociati, in the city’s Via Archimede area. The 23bassi team was able to contribute somewhat to the design of the apartment during its construction, making adjustments to create an ideal space. “The floor plan of the home was unusual: narrow and long, but with large windows and lots of natural light. We took one corner that would be hard to use as a living area, in part because it also didn’t connect with the kitchen, and we made that into the sleeping area, with this round bed by Lago, which is no longer in production,” says Andrea Roscini, cofounder of 23bassi along with Chiara Frigerio. Adding to the magic of this corner, which has a certain 1980s feel, is Artemide’s Alphabet of Light lamp and a series of very practical shelves. And of course, the circular metal folding door by Dooor, the same company that Gio Ponti used, is the star of the show. “When it’s closed, it completely screens the bedroom, which has its own ventilation system,” says Roscini. Juxtaposed with the folding door is a stunning Mezzachimera floor lamp by Vico Magistretti, also created for Artemide.
