French-Lebanese design studio David/Nicolas has refurbished a Milan apartment from the 1920s, bringing in contemporary details while retaining features added by Italian architect Gio Ponti.
The art deco-style apartment, originally designed by Mario Borgaro in 1923, was refurbished by Ponti in 1952. Since then, much of the fit-out was torn away by the apartment's previous owners, who auctioned off some of the furniture and wall panelling.
David/Nicolas has redesigned the interiors of a 1920s Milan apartment
The current owner, investment banker Michele Marocchino, initially brought on David/Nicolas to create wainscoting for two of the rooms, The Studio and The Dressing, which sit between the living room and the bedroom.
But Marocchino later decided that the studio's founders, David Raffoul and Nicolas Moussallem, should work on the entire space to reimagine Ponti's recognisable style for the 21st century. The updated interior pays homage to Gio Ponti's refurbishment from 1952
"Our goal was to honour Gio Ponti's design by incorporating his vision while integrating our own identity, avoiding a mere replica of the original," the duo told Dezeen.
"The signature elements of a Gio Ponti space include intricate details, wooden joinery, distinct edges of wooden panels and a floor plan that creates engaging visual directions by redefining the way the space is lived, as well as creating specific perspectives that guide the eye."
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