070 | RESIDENTI AL PROJECT | PADUA RESIDENCE
Historic Decadence Studio Marco Piva completed the interior design scheme for a unique private apartment located in the heart of Padua in Italy. The design blends old and new with bold lighting elements to tie it all together. Images: BeppeRaso per Lualdi
Situated in the heart of the historic centre of Padua, the private residence benefits from beautiful panoramic views of the city with an abundance of daylight flooding through its large original windows. TThe team at Studio Marco Piva were tasked with creating a contemporary design that incorporated and complemented the residence’s original Art Nouveau architecture. The client gave the brief to create a refined and elegant home environment that is modern yet complementary to the monumental features of the building’s
pre-existing works of art and finishes. It was also important to the client to retain certain pieces of classic furniture that possess a high sentimental value. Marco Piva sits down with darc Editor Sarah Cullen, to discuss the design choices, and in particular the decorative lighting pieces selected, for the project. “We already had an established relationship with the client as we collaborated on a project in the past. In February 2019, he approached
