November 2022 / G&G _ Magazine N°35

G&G _ Magazine N°35 – November 2022

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TOWNHOUSE BY IMAGINE / MONTRÉAL, CANADA

PENTHOUSE APARTMENT BY NITZAN HOROWITZ / HERZLIYA, ISRAEL

APARTMENT BY FRANCESCO MENEGHELLO / BOLOGNA, ITALY

AN OASIS OF PEACE

APARTMENT BY JOOCA STUDIO / BUCHAREST, ROMANIA

IN LOVE WITH CURVES

PENTHOUSE BY STUDIO BO / CASABLANCA, MOROCCO

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he last few years have made us change our way of life: what was once a must, has now become our favorite choice: staying at home!

Perhaps because we have learned to appreciate one’s home, care for it and enjoy it - our new pastimes, once ignored. At G&G _ Magazine, our goal is not only to inspire wonderful space in our readers' homes, but also to provide some tips how to make it easily achievable. You will find them in our Design Trends selection (page 15) along with the most coveted colors to end this season and embrace the winter that is now upon us.

On page 25, in our online shopping list, additional proposals include a range of inspiring products by top furniture & décor brands, directly with a link to buy them immediately.

Browsing the pages of this issue, I invite you to dwell at the page 42 on the story of an original 19th century townhouse which is transformed by the talented Mélodie Violet into a modern and functional 21st century home. On page 64 the designer Francesco Meneghello reveals the power of light to create special suggestions and experience spaces in his project in Bologna that embellishes our cover. And, on page 82, get lost yourself in an exclusive penthouse with Benmoussa Omar from Studio BO as he reveals how to make the house fluid while avoiding any kind of architectural stiffness.

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DESIGN TRENDS BEYOND THE BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL COLOR Inspired by one of Pantone's key color trends Algar, the accompanying palette for this Autumn is closely connected with nature and its organic tones. They're refined and processed shades that push us not only to be in contact with nature but to mix with it, and allow to create small natural paradises inside our homes.

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MORE YELLOW THAN GREEN, THIS STRONG TONE IS RARE TO FIND BOTH IN NATURE AND IN INTERIORS, ALSO BECAUSE IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO MANIPULATE IT DUE TO ITS ACIDIC AND BIZARRE TONE. WE SUGGEST YOU COMBINE IT WITH OTHER GREENS OR ABOVE ALL NEUTRALS FOR A SOFTER EFFECT.

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PART OF THE BROWN COLOR FAMILY, THIS COLOR IS EASILY FOUND BOTH IN NATURE AND IN EVERYDAY SURROUNDINGS; IT TRANSMITS RELIABILITY AND STRENGTH THANKS TO ITS WARMTH. TO HAVE A SOPHISTICATED EFFECT, WE RECOMMEND ADDING SOME PRODUCTS WITH BLACK AND GOLD FINISHES.

McQueen Pendant by LUXXU

Blake Shelf by ESSENTIAL HOME

Dale Armchair by LASKASAS

Burton Rug by ESSENTIAL HOME

Kenya Center table

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Pharo II Wall lamp

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Beryl Green

IT IS ONE OF THE SHADES FOUND BETWEEN GREEN AND BLUE ON THE COLOR WHEEL AND CAN BE CONSIDERED A MIDDLE GROUND BETWEEN THE TWO. THIS TONE FITS WELL WITH INTERIOR DESIGN AND WORKS WELL WITH BLACK AND WHITE.

Gingham Green Cushion by MY FRIEND PACO

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Lovano Dining chair

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Hunter Sofa by ALVA MUSA

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Odonata Floor mirror

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#AUTUMN2022 PANTONE 16-1144 Leviev Suspension by CASTRO LIGHTING

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THIS WARM COLOR IS TYPICAL OF THE AUTUMN PALETTE AND ABOVE ALL VERY VERSATILE. TO OPACIFY WE CAN COMBINE IT WITH AN OFF-WHITE, WHILE TO ACCENTUATE IT JUST HAVE FINISHES IN GOLD OR COPPER.

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Allure Dining table

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Flakt Mirror by HOMMÉS STUDIO

Estoril Chair by LASKASAS

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Rubelita Black Drygreen Cushion by MY FRIEND PACO

IT IS A DARK YELLOWISH GREEN HUE, NAMED BECAUSE IT SHARES ITS COLOR WITH THAT OF UNRIPE OLIVES. A SPLASH OF OLIVE GREEN CAN WARM UP A ROOM AS WELL AS GIVE AN ACCENT OF COLD WHEN PAIRED WITH BLACK.

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Hotel with soul and charisma DING DONG Studio presents the interior design project of the new Editory Boulevard Aliados Porto Hotel. Located in the heart of city’s downtown bustling area, this Hotel stands out from the crowd with its fresh and contemporary transformaKon. Emerging from the intersecKon of two buildings - one in Rua do Almada and another in Avenida dos Aliados, both well-renowned streets in the city - the architecture and interior design project stems from the idea that the hotel should seem like it had always been there. Ding Dong’s usual and unique approach gave it a sophisKcated and eclecKc appearance that perfectly fits such an urban sePng. Address: Av. dos Aliados 141 147, 4000-067 - Porto, Portugal

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More than a just "restaurant” Inside the ibis Styles Roma Aurelia, Rizoma Architetture designed the restaurant Vita that, at the same time, is a grocery store, a café, a bar for aperitifs, a bakery, a pizzeria or a place for a private dinner. The brutalist structure in reinforced concrete of the beams and the pillars is in contrast with the use of natural materials such as the wood of the floor and the monumental tables, as well as the warm colour palette that recalls the one of the Roman buildings.

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From characters to design objects Masquespacio presents the new 3 Characters collection, composed by chairs and lights inspired by a meeting between 3 friends. The series includes a lounge chair called Say Hi, another chair named Trencadis and the Dumbbell lamp. The 3 pieces are completely different from each other both in their forms as well as materials and production techniques that goes from 3D print to 100% handmade trencadis. www.masquespacio.com

“With the scenario of a meeting between 3 friends we inspired by the fact that like it happens to us, opposites attract and create the perfect whole in the new world in which a group with all similar characters isn’t working any more, making it more interesting to create groups with persons that are completely the opposite of each other and thus could learn from each other.”

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Celebration pieces Milan-based architect Annarita Aversa, founder of Architetti Artigiani Anonimi, presents Proporzione Mediterranea - a limited-edition collection of seating and vases.

Emanating from her vernacular architecture study of Mare Nostrum, the collection is a memento to heritage preservation, continually narrating its intrinsic worth and exemplary value by rediscovering the intimate link between man and inhabited space. www.architettiartigianianonimi.com

Lemon tree house In one of the most distinctive blocks of the Valencian district of Jesus, Iterare arquitectos recently finished the complete refurbishment of a house with the Mediterranean light. Deeply rooted elements such as matter, the breeze and light are placed in the foreground and are the motivation for the changes, which go beyond a blind, purely programmatic rewriting of this house. www.iterarearquitectos.com

Striking impression Curiosity designed the latest concept store of m-i-d, the Japanese ou^it brand, opened at Sogo Yokohama. The iconic radiant lines shining dramaKcally on the ceiling immediately a`racts eyes of shoppers walking through various stores on the floor. The mysterious core visible from the entrance generously opened to the corridor captures and invites them to the deep corner of the store, even with the unique shape of the space.

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Hedonism and beauty FORO Studio designs a hybrid concept store in Milan, a perfect balance between beauty centre and cocktail bar: Ballard & Fant.

It is a beauty centre that, besides exclusive professional beauty services, offers a cocktail bar and cafeteria service through an integrated area. www.forostudio.com

The beauty bar is opening on 10 November 2022 at 19:00, with a launch party open to the public.

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The Bantang hot springs in Chaohu are a popular destination for tourists and wellness holidaymakers. Embedded in breath-taking surroundings, Ippolito Fleitz Group designed a restaurant that translates the natural waterscape into a dynamic experiential space. The restaurant’s unique selling point is the water of these famous springs, which is used in the preparation of dishes and served as drinking water. www.ifgroup.org 38 | G&G _ Magazine

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Led by the interior designer and founder of the agency Imagine, Mélodie Violet completely renovated own townhouse in the Pointe-Saint-Charles neighbourhood in Montréal.

Photography by Annie Fafard & Guillaume Gorini

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“It was important to establish distinct boundaries between the office, which must be able to accommodate clients, and the private, more intimate spaces of the home. We were able to accomplish that division while maintaining a single main entrance for the house.”

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onceptualized by the owner, Mélodie Violet, the project consists of a complete renovation of this 19th century townhouse, with a new layout and a modern and elegant design signature.

Imagine turned its attention towards a completely new layout, adding new rooms and creating an open floorplan on the main level that results in a series of modern living spaces to frame the overall interior design vision. The concept also includes a separation between the private spaces of the house and the professional spaces of the Imagine office, located at the front of the home.

The spacious and functional entrance features elegant Italian floor tiles and welcoming green walls, with the latter establishing the first link to other parts of the home through its connection to an abundance of plants and a rear garden area. From the entrance hall, two doors lead respectively to the private spaces of the home and to the offices of Imagine, a bright workplace with white surfaces and contemporary furniture.

“In order to bring the walls to life, I came up with the idea for a molding detail that adds depth and catches the eye, without jeopardizing the modern design of the home.”

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Upon entering the private spaces from the entrance hall, a visual corridor extends to the rear dining room area, centered around a ceiling light with nicely rounded graphic shapes that is positioned like a floating work of art. One of the main goals was to open up the south-facing rear wall as much as possible in order to allow for an infusion of natural light. So, a large patio door and full-height windows open onto the garden, which is hidden from view.

Adjacent to the dining room, casual comfort defines the ambiance of the living room and its furnishings.

The selection of materials, the lighting concept, and the choice of furniture and accessories was the result of in-depth research carried out by Imagine. A balance of noble and refined textures, with marble, white oak, and porcelain, is enhanced by discreet and strategically integrated lighting. Minimalist 2-inch recessed lights, in sets of two, illuminate the large openings and highlight the owner's travel photographs. A variety of different ambiances are created according to the intensity and the type of lighting used as a complement to the bright white painted walls that frame the spaces.

Positioned in the center of the house, the kitchen sits one step lower than the living area level, which is an architectural constraint that Imagine leveraged to mark the separation between the cooking area and the living room area. The island, anthracite on the kitchen side and black on the living room side, serves as a link between the two spaces. In addition, the veining of Carrera marble links the anthracite colour of the kitchen with its

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white walls. A notable front covering with matte black lacquered, half-round moldings, provides a nice contrast to the brass-finished stools. Everything has been carefully thought out in order to optimize space and storage, including custom cabinetry, integrated appliances, and recessed handles. On the far side, two doors conceal access to a large, walk-in pantry, where small appliances and food products are stored.

Besides, the staircase leading to the second floor has been moved from the entrance area to the open zone, adjacent to the home’s original exposed brick chimney.

Constructed of folded sheet metal, the staircase is composed of only two blocks suspended by thin steel bars. From the ground level, the ascent begins with two walnut stairs, strategically lit by the placement of three diagonal spotlights embedded in the wall.

“The staircase had to be safe, but we wanted something transparent, light and airy... I opted for a modern design, like a light sculpture that blends perfectly into the home and offers an interesting contrast, while being transparent.”

Mé lodie Violet

On the upper level of the house, Imagine proposed a completely new layout. The original spaces of the top floor were devoid of intimacy, including two bedrooms and two bathrooms. As a result of thoughtful planning by Mélodie Violet, the finished project now includes a master suite with a walk-in closet and a bathroom on the garden side, as well as two additional bedrooms and a family bathroom.

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With elegant simplicity, the master bathroom features large marble tiles that extend from the flooring to define the walkin shower. It is no coincidence that marble is also featured, in mosaic form, on the floor of the family bathroom. Its matte white wall tiles are animated by light and shadow play, wrapping the free-standing bathtub. The three-dimensional look of the tiles brings the decor to life, while an infusion of colour from blue-grey painted walls soothingly blends with the bathroom’s marble-tiled flooring.

“Our goal was to create a warm, elegant, welcoming, and entertaining home, where spaces connect using noble and authentic finishes…”

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Villa in the clouds

Nitzan Horowitz designed a penthouse apartment like a private villa or a family of six, located on the 21st floor of an apartment block in the city of Herzliya, just north of Tel Aviv.

Photography by Oded Smadar

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preading across 220m² of living space and a 170m² balcony, the property incorporates all the functionalities that standard private homes have, such as a family room, a wide corridor and a stunning outdoor space.

Designer Nitzan Horowitz, who was hired to manage the renovation, knows the clients (a couple with four children) for almost 30 years, and as a result, he was given complete design freedom.

The entrance hall shares a wall with the family corner and structural pillars were used to continue the separation with an airier feel. From here you can see the Italian kitchen made of Mil-Tec (industrial material) in two shades: one that resembles steel, and the other corresponds with the color of the living space carpentry.

While a huge classic white island gives a further brightness to the environment. The attention to detail and materials was meticulous, and a variety of elements were incorporated to make the apartment unique.

Adjacent to the kitchen, a black painted wooden dining table has been positioned accompanied by light gray chairs, thanks to which a smooth transition to the living area takes place. Pinkish pendant lamps have been placed above the dining zone - they blend perfectly into the kitchen background. The artistic and decorative pieces are present in the whole property and were chosen in collaboration with an Israeli art gallery An elegant piece to mention is the artwork chosen for the dining area that was created by a local artist out of 1500 paper cuttings.

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“This is what made the project extremely fascinating. When there is a budget and complete design freedom, you can go totally wild. I created an apartment that is very casual, cozy and warm on the one hand, and luxurious on the other.”

Nitzan Horowitz

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A light yet dominant wall was created in the main living space and fitted with an audio system, a/c, a wine bar and additional storage. Each unit was tailor-made to meet

its specific functionality as well as serve the various forms of entertainment carried out in the living space.

Regarding the color palette, throughout the apartment, the designer used shades of black, for example, appear in glass, wood, a variety of light fixtures, profile installations for suspended ceilings and for Frameless doors. The color scheme reappears in touches throughout the property and in different contexts that create continuity and fluidity, leaving a vivid memory that is carried on from room to room.

A focal point of the property is its panoramic view. From the 21st floor, the view along with the positioning of the freestanding furniture throughout the apartment, creates a light and breezy open space. In the large balcony, the designer wanted to create a “garden” that would make any private property owner proud, by giving it a real jungle vibe. The balcony planning was carried out similarly to the interior in terms of its functionality and as such was fitted with a guest seating area and outdoor cooking area, all overlooking the stunning view. The property’s color scheme runs across the balcony too with the most dominant color, green, bursting from the vegetation.

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The bedrooms have a very sophisticated design thanks to the combination of simple elegant furniture and the dark parquet, which runs throughout the apartment.

A long black wardrobe with rose gold lighting was fitted in the master bedroom this doesn't form a dark and opaque room since it's flooded with natural light thanks to several windows that flow from the ceiling to the floor.

The bathrooms were designed to complement the design of each of the bedrooms. Therefore, the bedroom's accents continue in the en-suite with black carpentry and touches of rose gold in the lighting and sanitaryware. These elements are dotted across the various spaces creating “pockets” of design stories whilst at the same time coming together as part of a greater design concept.

The children each have their own bedroom.

The teenagers have also their own ensuites while the older children share a bathroom. In the children’s rooms, we find colorful, joyful and humorous art such as

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graphic or rhinoceros prints. Even here the bathrooms is a continuation of the room design, for example, the daughter’s bathroom continues the white shades used in her bedroom.

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Francesco Meneghello designed the interiors of an apartment, located in a newly and eco-friendly context in Bologna, a poetic buen retiro built on the passions of the young couple of owners.

Photography by Thomas Pagani

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n each room of the apartment you can breathe a modern romanticism and a vital balance - which never admits monotony - between the purity of the architectural details, the artworks’ energy and the scenic valence of the furnishings and the decorative objects. For the furniture, the designer has opted for Italian brands that contribute to harmony and perfect balance within the home.

The living area is a wide and airy space crossed by cuts of natural light with Baxter's central huge sofa as the key element of the domestic sociality. In a corner, we also find a small dining area consisting of a sculptural table by Desalto and upholstered chairs embellished with small tone-on-tone quilting by Saba Italia.

This refined design is completed by a

suspension lamp signed by Davide Groppi which creates a small game with its very thin red thread.

The space opens onto terrace that is perfectly visible from every corner, it has an atmosphere of natural quiet away from the city noise. Surrounded by different plants, it brings inside the house all the simple beauty and the scents of Mediterranean nature.

On the opposite site of the terrace, we find the kitchen, ideally separated only by a semi-reflective sliding wing dialoguing with the mirror behind, both designed to create visual depth and light effects.

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“THE LIGHTING MODIFIES THE PERCEPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENTS, SUITING THE DOMESTIC LIFE IN AT ANY TIME OF THE DAY. THIS WAY THE RANGE OF PERCEPTIONS MULTIPLY AND THE HOUSE, CONTINUOUSLY TRANSFORMING ITSELF, REVEALS ITS FREE AND CHANGING NATURE, BECOMING AN EXPRESSION OF LIFE AND EMOTIONS.”

Every element of the kitchen, that has been especially designed and custom made from the essential volumes, to the pop art inspired elements, up to the wine tasting area with the small cellar, is dedicated to the pleasure of hospitality and conviviality, in all its forms.

As always happens in Francesco Meneghello's interiors, the lighting plays a fundamental role in defining the space. In this specific project, the light creates special suggestions and invites you to experiment the space and the objects in a notconventional way, emphasising the material strength of the furnishings and the surfaces like bespoke neon light on the kitchen’s wall.

The corridor, interpreted as a transition space, is intentionally essential and characterized only by a distorting mirror, which invites into a different dimension of dreams and introspection.

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If the living area reflects the solar and social soul of the house, the private area has a more intimate and discreet atmosphere. The contrast between black and white that outlines the living room, turns towards mild combinations, soft tones and natural materials such as the metal of Bonaldo's coffee table or the wood structure of Flou's bed.

The bathroom follows the muted shades of the bedroom. A Salvatori piece of furniture that incorporates marble and wood instills a feeling of comfort and warmth. Note the mirror (also by Salvatori) which, once folded, turns into a work of art.

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an oasis of peace Located in a complex of new buildings, in the Barbu Vacarescu area, Bucharest, Jooca Studio designed an apartment for a family that wanted a modern and elegant space.

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he floor plan of the apartment made it possible to create a lot of storage spaces, treated as neutral as possible, so that they do not stand out and appear oppressive such as those the wardrobes in the entrance.

The apartment opens onto a generous bright living room, from where you can also glimpse the kitchen with the dining area, visually separated by a metal panel. The predominant neutral tones are sweetened by the shades of blue and pink, which we find on the sofa and armchair. While the dynamics is given by the black metal inserts 76 | G&G _ Magazine

that dominate the interior design of this space. They can be found in decorative elements, lighting fixtures, or even furniture. For example, the graphic composition on the wall with the bookcase is made of thin metal plate, electrostatically painted - this is the point of interest of the room.

From the living room you can access the small and closed terrace of which one part is dedicated to the office area. The fact that it is separated from the living room helps to create that atmosphere of intimacy so necessary for a workspace.

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The dining table is centrally positioned in the kitchen area. This led to the idea of symmetry, which we can see in the storage units here. The gray fronts of the suspended bodies are combined with the wood texture, on the low ones. To give the area a modern and urban air, the design team used aluminum sheet for the backsplash and the black frame for the

huge window that lights up the room, completes the design. The delicate touches of pink are taken up by the velvet dining chairs. An element to note is the lamp hanging on a thin double thread above the dining table: composed of a circle and a line, it perfectly follows the metal accents of the design, giving a certain liveliness to the environment.

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The design of the bedroom is thought in warm and bright shades. Here, the space allowed the creation of several storage units, as well as a small dressing table. The dressing table next to the bed has fronts with a metal frame and sandblasted smoked glass. While the headboard is made of painted and milled mdf (medium density fiberboard. Following the dynamic design of the whole house, a black chandelier hanging on one side and a twopiece mirror on the other side, form and break the scheme of the room at the same time. Furthermore, the design objects placed on the bedside tables give a very sophisticated atmosphere to the room.

Kelly has seductively designed the living room with her love of hosting in mind.

Great wooden panels were added to the impressive pre-existing columns framing the room. These add monumentality to the space,

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LED BY BENMOUSSA OMAR, STUDIO BO DESIGNED THE INTERIORS OF A 335 M² PENTHOUSE LOCATED IN THE OLD COLONIAL CENTER OF CASABLANCA, WITH A 360° VIEW OF THE CITY. Photography by Alessio Mei

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ue to a low stand beam, the design team decided to curve every obstacle of the apartment to have this kind of spider web hung and engulfed the space. The plan was conceived as an ergonomic and scenographic movement. As soon as you enter the front door, there is an antechamber that acts as a roundabout because from this room you can access all the individual rooms: the sleeping part, the living area, the kitchen, the toilet and the stairs for the rooftop.

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leading role. The entire kitchen furniture is black, but it is neither tiring nor boring as an entire wall has been covered with black local beldi zellig, a kind of traditional glazed terracotta tiles, laid in a contemporary way in colors of character. This room is well lit thanks to a huge window with a view on the old harbor and the Hassan II mosque and, depending on the time of day, a play of lights is created on the tiled wall and kitchen worktop. A sort of bench has also been placed with a travertine top (the same that covers most of the floor of the house) that overlooks the dining area. The design is accompanied by the stylish lighting.

The entire living area is marked by curves that avoid the drastic corners and edges that would bring rigidity to the environment.

They are present everywhere: from curved suspended ceilings with the attached lighting, to arches, to mobile details etc. The dining area consists of a table accompanied by black dining chairs with a sculptural structure to say the least: rather than being simple pieces of furniture, they are works of art! The black bespoke bookcase made up of two pieces rewinds a large window with black fixtures; all together it seems to see a single piece. Continuing, a white sofa without armrests gives a further softness to the ambiance; in addition, it has been 86 | G&G _ Magazine

positioned next to a built-in fireplace. The living room overlooks the terrace that was repaired and conserved, and enjoys the view on the biggest public park of the city and the splendid Church of the Sacred

Heart. Between the kitchen balcony and the corridor (leading to two bedrooms) the bar and vine cellar has been incorporated.

The design is completed by some paintings with blue, red and ochre accents.

On the opposite side of the living area, you enter the master suite by first crossing the walk-in closet. The room is simple, white in color and is flooded with natural light that passes through French windows which lead to the second terrace of the apartment.

Without any architectural obstacles, the master bathroom is marked only by the color: the entire room was covered with an emerald green Moroccan zellig beldi from Fez. The ceiling was also painted in this color to further delimit the boundary between the two ambiances. But to avoid the sharp contrast, some elements have been included such as the freestanding bathtub and a shelf embedded in the wall above the keyboard of the bed, both in black; or as well as paintings in the bedroom that have shades of green. The bathroom also includes two classically styled washbasins, a folding shower and the toilet room which is located behind an added door (like all the new doors in this project, it is designed in metal and different types of reinforced glass).

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Since one of the main design challenge was to deal with the old colonial architecture without distorting it, the rooftop stairs have been given a new life, in black color. Next to them, we find the service bathroom which has been covered with blue tiles.

The rooftop is an essential part of the penthouse, the desired atmosphere is that of an ocean liner deck with these distant views, from or boat porthole as a door. The rooftop is coated with local cement tiles in English green. It’s equipped with a bar, storage space, seating and outdoor toilet, and it works as an independent space. To note, a pair of pastel pink lounge chairs were also placed to give a delicate touch.

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