Apartment MEI, Rapallo Italy

This project was developed for a young couple who had recently purchased their first home. The apartment had an unusual layout and several original architectural features that had lost some of their character over time. The design approach focused on restoring and highlighting these charming elements while creating a home that felt contemporary and personal.

Due to the apartment’s relatively compact size, I wanted to bring nature into the interior to create a stronger sense of openness, light and connection to the outside. The design was developed around maximising natural light and creating visual continuity between spaces, making the apartment feel more spacious and luminous.

The concept draws from humanism, classicism and naturalism, combining timeless architectural details with natural materials, soft tones and a restrained palette. The result reflects the couple’s appreciation for simplicity while creating a warm, elegant and lived-in atmosphere.