Residential

The project reimagines a residential apartment through a narrative of light and material. Warm white walls create a soft backdrop, while Tuscan light filters through sheer curtains and tall arched windows, framing views of Lucca’s terracotta rooftops. The living area unfolds as a single, fluid space. Kitchen, dining and lounge areas flow seamlessly across the light oak flooring, animated by sculptural pendant lights: a woven terracotta-coloured shade and a sequence of black domes above the travertine marble island. The sage green sofa creates a soft, inviting retreat, reflected in a tall arched mirror.

In the bedrooms, sage green takes on a more intimate character, paired with slatted wall panelling and wooden walk-in wardrobes, warmed by brick-toned bedside tables and small spherical lights. In the bathrooms, marble-veined stoneware and organically shaped mirrors create a sense of understated elegance. Every detail contributes to a home designed to be enjoyed at a slower pace, where design is about care and consideration, never ostentation.

The apartment unfolds as one large, fluid space, shaped by a continuous dialogue between the raw character of exposed concrete, the warmth of wood and the aged leather of the upholstered furnishings. At the heart of the living area, a long solid wood table with natural edges is paired with minimalist metal chairs, while a bar area finished in marble-effect stoneware and black slats creates a relaxed and convivial atmosphere.

Beyond, the lounge invites relaxation with deep cognac-toned Chesterfield sofas, complemented by a wall-mounted shelving system in metal and light wood that discreetly incorporates a workspace. A striking mirrored volume plays with light and reflections, altering the perception of the space while concealing an intimate sleeping area within.

The kitchen continues the clean, understated aesthetic, alternating light matt cabinetry with white marble-effect stoneware surfaces. The same material language extends into the bathroom, where crisp white ceramic basins contrast with bold black wall-mounted fittings. The result is a distinctly urban interior, where each area retains its own function while contributing to a single, cohesive design identity.

The flow of the house has been completely reconfigured to embrace natural light: the living area now faces south, opening naturally onto the garden, while the spacious kitchen connects directly with the dining area, creating a welcoming setting for everyday gatherings. Within this context, the authenticity of natural materials comes to life through bespoke wooden furnishings crafted by Progetto Legno, designed around specific everyday needs and complemented by the refined lines of Bonaldo furniture.

The interiors are defined by a soft, understated colour palette, chosen to create an immediate sense of warmth, calm and visual comfort. The perception of each space shifts with the changing light, guided by a bespoke lighting design conceived to create a variety of atmospheres: the warmth of diffused lighting integrated into the furniture blends with the depth of focused spotlights and the visual accents of decorative lamps.

Completing this balance between aesthetics and everyday living is a discreet yet high-performance technological system. A latest-generation home automation system intelligently manages everyday comfort, combining the enveloping warmth of underfloor heating with the gentle freshness of ceiling-integrated WindFree air conditioning.

In the Sant’Anna district of Lucca, the renovation of a 1960s apartment redefines the quality of everyday living through a meticulous contemporary reinterpretation of its spaces. The project moves beyond the fragmentation of the original layout to create an airy home, where fluid spaces unfold in an uninterrupted visual continuum.

Natural light, the true protagonist of the interior, is enhanced by the new, more generous proportions and reflected across modern, entirely bespoke furnishings. Each space is conceived as part of a coherent narrative, where natural materials, warm tones and custom-designed statement features are carefully balanced, giving the entire home a distinctive and recognisable identity.

From a technological perspective, the integration of latest-generation systems and underfloor heating ensures high standards of energy efficiency. The result is a home centred on wellbeing, reinterpreting the past through a distinctly contemporary approach to create a warm, welcoming environment designed for maximum comfort.

Located in the vibrant heart of Lucca’s historic centre, this apartment offers a refined balance between centuries-old Tuscan architecture and contemporary design. Upon entering, the space reveals a striking contrast of materials: historic ceilings with exposed timber beams and terracotta tiles meet the clean lines and smooth surfaces of the new furnishings.

The living area unfolds as a fluid open-plan space. A contemporary bespoke kitchen, featuring matte grey finishes and light marble worktops with a matching backsplash, connects seamlessly with the dining area, centred around a black glass table, and a sunken lounge, also visible from the upper level through glass balustrades. Framed by sections of original masonry and black-and-white prints, this relaxation area features a grey corner sofa and a large rug, with green glass demijohns arranged as luminous sculptural objects. A timber staircase, cleverly incorporating storage and a TV unit, connects the different levels.

The sleeping area maintains a clean and understated atmosphere. In the master bedroom, the window frames a view across terracotta rooftops towards Lucca’s iconic tree-topped tower. The bathrooms combine marble-effect surfaces, backlit mirrors and light-wood vanities, while an exclusive covered rooftop terrace provides a secluded outdoor dining area overlooking the historic city.

A two-level apartment in Lucca takes on a new sense of light, fluidity and functionality. Oak flooring flows throughout the interiors and continues along the bespoke staircase, illuminated by integrated LED lighting and conceived as a sculptural feature of the home.

In the living area, the lounge connects naturally with the dining space: grey-toned sofas and a large full-height sage green bookcase are paired with dusty pink sideboards and touches of indoor greenery. The compact kitchen, with green cabinetry, a tiled backsplash and a breakfast counter with mustard-yellow stools, creates an inviting setting for informal moments. Integrated niches and concealed storage, articulated by subtle vertical detailing, keep everyday essentials neatly organised without weighing down the perception of space.

Upstairs, the sleeping area offers an intimate and relaxing atmosphere defined by warm woods, neutral tones and soft textiles. The bathrooms combine the elegance of marble-effect surfaces with the warmth of fluted oak and sage green walls, finished with understated details. Natural light filters softly through linen curtains, complemented by the discreet presence of floor lamps and spherical pendant lights. An interior design project in Lucca where colour, materials and bespoke solutions come together to create a welcoming and contemporary home.

In the historic heart of Lucca, where history embraces tranquillity, Canticle reveals a living experience suspended between an intimate retreat and contemporary architecture.

Crossing the threshold means entering a 120-square-metre space where light flows freely, gently touching the softness of linen, the neutral tones of the walls and the natural warmth of oak. Curved walls and bespoke furnishings guide movement seamlessly throughout the interiors: from the generous living area, designed for conviviality and punctuated by refined design details, to the kitchen, where maximum functionality is expressed through clean, essential forms. The sleeping area comprises two elegant double bedrooms and two bathrooms conceived as intimate sanctuaries of wellbeing, connected by the enveloping atmosphere of a shared hammam.

Outside, the expansive terrace unfolds like a secret courtyard suspended above the city. The view extends 360 degrees across centuries-old rooftops, treetops and the imposing profile of Lucca’s historic walls. Between the natural texture of a teak sun deck and the water of a heated plunge pool, the Tuscan landscape becomes the backdrop for moments of complete relaxation.

The residence is completed by a level of accessibility rarely found in Lucca’s historic centre: the discreet convenience of a lift with direct access from the underground car park is combined with intuitive home automation, allowing every space to be controlled effortlessly. Canticle is a private and elegant base from which to experience Lucca in complete tranquillity, while the allure of the Versilia coast lies just a few kilometres away.

The architecture of the villa nestles into the Lucca hills like an organic volume of pale stucco embracing the natural slope, its clean lines blending seamlessly with dry-stone walls and centuries-old olive trees. The transition between the landscape, dotted with slender pine trees, and the interiors is gentle and fluid, a permeable boundary that dissolves through expansive glass surfaces. Crossing the threshold feels like entering a volume filled with pure air and golden light.

The interior immediately reveals a warm and welcoming atmosphere, defined by bespoke furnishings that naturally follow the spatial layout, creating fluid and intimate pathways rather than rigid boundaries. In the generous living room, the sense of openness is interrupted only by a striking architectural centrepiece: a sculptural cylindrical fireplace rising like a visual anchor of warmth, visible from every angle.

Lighting is integrated into the architecture itself: recessed LED strips create unexpected depth beneath wall-mounted walnut cabinetry, while bubble-shaped and spiral ceiling lights sculpt the space above, transforming illumination from a purely functional element into a form of art. Distinct areas emerge naturally, from the dining space with its warm chromatic accents to a tactile kitchen where marble meets timber, continuing through to the bedrooms and bathrooms, where the purity of white marble and warm woods creates a quiet sense of harmony. It is a rediscovery of simplicity, where true luxury lies in the integrity of form and comfort.