When History Shapes Contemporary Living | La Casa di Babette

La Casa di Babette adapts a nineteenth-century Italian residence for modern family life, preserving its architectural character. Adapting a nineteenth-century residence for modern family life requires a careful balance between preserving its architectural character and accommodating contemporary living. Designed for a young entrepreneur, three children and a dog, the home calls for generous, uncluttered spaces, durable materials and furnishings that support everyday activity.Historic Details, Contemporary Expression: With just eight weeks to complete the renovation, the architects retain the original floor plan, existing Venetian terrazzo floors, a richly detailed timber ceiling and two seventeenth-century portals salvaged from a church. These historic […]