Introduction
Ellie Stathaki
Apartment interiors can be tricky to balance. Create a sense of space and get inspired by our global edit of architect-designed ideas. From minimalist mezzanines and lofts that bridge old and new, to sleek urban penthouses and dramatic transformations.
Creating the perfect apartment interior design is a unique task. Fitting contemporary designs within the existing bones of historical buildings, or transforming a blank canvas into a dream home takes precision, flexibility and flair. Architects around the globe are taking a turn at composing the perfect interior with striking results. Here we explore some powerful examples, travelling from Los Angeles to London, Paris, Athens, Sao Paulo, Tel Aviv and beyond.
Memories for Cruising by Antonino Cardillo
This renovation of a 100 square meters apartment in Parma, Italy transformed what was a tired interior near the city’s station, into a modern feast of colour and light. Designed by architect Antonino Cardillo, the project had a limited budget, but what it may lack in scale, it makes up in creative ambition. Colour zones define various areas and functions in the flat, some discrete, some overlapping. The colourful architecture spans muted greens, yellows and reds, natural wood and MDF doors in an eggshell finish. Drawing on the colours of nature, “the theme of the design is the metamorphosis of plants”, explains Cardillo.
Antonino Cardillo, Memories for Crusing, Parma, 2021. Photography: Antonino Cardillo