Located in Turin, Italy, this modern industrial apartment has been designed in 2019 by Studio Doppio.

Description
While Wilde?s statement is a valid one for writing, it is also suitable when talking about architecture and design.
This project grew around a steady concept, but it developed and improved constantly before the ?mechanism? has started to work.
This project represents a complex ?machine?, including multiple functions in one piece: partition walls, a sliding element, chests of drawers, mirror – which constitutes the fulcrum of the 120 square meters apartment.
The client, a writer, immediately agreed and shared our vision of creating a mobile ?apparatus? positioned at the exact spot where the living room and study place meet. This allows it to shape different configurations according to the needs: the overall view of the living area can be enjoyed when opening ?the doors? of the work station and, on the other hand, these parts can also work as separated areas when closing them. The ?machine? is composed of an iron structure with laminated panels and bronze glass. On the central part and on the sides of the structure the walls are able to slide, while at their intersection with the ceiling square tubes are taking shape. These ones are supporting the spherical lamps. On the other side, the same ?frame? becomes the support of the desk top ? a reused old door.
This element?s presence is an essential one in the center of the apartment, while th...