In the heart of East Rome, where the urban fabric of the 1970s still echoes stories of a bygone era, Casa Ambra is transformed into a stage where the renovation, designed by Studio Mèti, transcends the boundaries of traditional architectural intervention.
The entrance welcomes discreetly, a small waiting area that houses a spacious wardrobe and leads visitors into a large open space, where living, dining, and kitchen areas flow seamlessly into one another. The curved design of the false ceilings defines the transition between spaces without sharp interruptions, while cleverly concealing structural beams and the air conditioning system.
The choice of materials was driven by the intention to create a minimal, warm, and cohesive atmosphere. In the living area, the designers opted for full-height boiserie in matte ivory-lacquered wood, integrating hidden doors that lead to service rooms and bedrooms. Wide-plank natural oak parquet flooring ensures spatial continuity, while surfaces of tables, the TV unit, and kitchen counters alternate between Roman travertine and walnut travertine.
A distinctive feature of the project is the volume housing the bathrooms, conceived as a sculptural block clad in bronzed mirror. “We envisioned the bathroom block as a visual and luminous filter—a backdrop that shifts perception depending on the angle and time of day,” explain the architects at Studio Mèti. This reflective monolith serves as a scenic divider for the dining area while revealing its playful side inside, where vibrant resin finishes contrast the outer shell.
The project’s bespoke approach extends to the furnishings, designed and custom-made to integrate seamlessly with the space. Every element was conceived to dialogue with the surrounding materials, ensuring stylistic coherence. The kitchen is the only exception—though industrially produced, its colors have been matched to the boiserie, ensuring visual harmony. The master bedroom has been designed as a suite, complete with a walk-in closet and an en-suite bathroom fully clad in resin. The continuous materiality and soft tones create a relaxing, sophisticated environment that enhances living comfort.
To maximize natural light and strengthen the dialogue between indoors and outdoors, Studio Mèti replaced existing windows and French doors with large sliding glass panels, redefining the building’s façades and transforming the spaces into bright, airy interiors. The renovation moves beyond mere spatial reorganization, fostering a new connection between architecture and the urban landscape while placing the living experience at the heart of the project.
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Project: Casa Ambra
Studio: Studio Mèti
Location: Roma
Year: 2023
