CG HOUSE
Domestic geographies
Function
Residential
Type
Renovation
Status
Completed
Location
Forlì (FC), Italy
Situated on the seventh floor of a 1970s residential tower at the edge of Forlì’s historic center, the apartment retained its original layout, which featured a rigid floor plan, enclosed rooms, and different flooring materials in each space.
Situated on the seventh floor of a 1970s residential tower at the edge of Forlì’s historic center, the apartment retained its original layout, which featured a rigid floor plan, enclosed rooms, and different flooring materials in each space.
Area
72 mq
year
2023
The aim of the project was to transform this arrangement while preserving its unique identity. The existing floors served as the foundation for a new spatial organization, where the material memory of the house informs and shapes the design.
Rethinking the existing layout
Originally designed as a secondary residence for a couple wanting to reconnect with their hometown, the apartment needed a layout that better suited modern living. The brief called for the kitchen and living area to be merged into a single open space while adding a dedicated wardrobe area, all without changing the original floor. This constraint became the guiding principle of the project, allowing for the transformation of the home while maintaining its connection to its history.
Project team
Architecture and interiors: Martina D’Alessandro Architettura Services: heating and ventilation engineer Marvin Fanti
Photo
Nicolas Piazza
The floor as trace and structure
The removal of several internal partitions naturally resulted in fragments of the original floor remaining within the newly unified space. Instead of hiding this feature, the project embraces it as a central design strategy. The existing surfaces are reinterpreted as stone carpets, seamlessly connected by a light-colored resin that creates continuity throughout the interior. The original floors are not viewed as remnants to be concealed; rather, they are seen as traces within the new composition. Their geometry helps define the different areas of the home while guiding the renewed spatial sequence.
A new domestic unity
The updated home is designed around an open living area and a more intimate sleeping zone, which are separated by a large bespoke storage wall. This wall integrates storage, circulation, and multiple functions into a single architectural element. The overall design features a restrained aesthetic, characterized by natural oak, light resin floor, neutral surfaces, and subtle color accents. This creates a carefully balanced dialogue between continuity and lightness. The result is a fluid and cohesive interior where the past and present coexist harmoniously, transforming the apartment’s original identity into an integral part of living.
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