Building Typology: House of character complete renovation

Size: 100 square meters

Year of Completion: 2018

Project use: Personal Residence / Rental Property

Services Provided: Interior Design, Project Management, Furniture and Accessories design and procurement, Interior Styling, Art Direction

Photography: MAS for Homeworks Magazine, David Zammit

Branding: Studio 781

This compact townhouse has a restricted frontage of approximately 2.6 meters and a total depth of 12 meters, spanning two storeys with an internal height of around 5.5 meters each. At the midpoint of the building stands an imposing stone spiral staircase, or garigor, connecting the floor levels all the way to the roof terrace. However, the limited size of the property meant the back rooms lacked access to natural light and ventilation, which would have violated basic sanitary regulations and modern living standards.

The proposed design scheme was developed around two fundamental principles: enhancing the feeling of space and airiness through strategic design techniques, while respecting the original building fabric as much as possible. Given the diminutive size of the residence, the design followed a minimalist approach, featuring a neutral color palette, custom-built furniture integrated with the surrounding walls, and strategic use of artificial light and architectural elements to visually expand the space.

Sunlight, nature, texture