Interior architecture
Full command of the process, combined with the coordination of specialist technical expertise, ensures that even the most demanding structural, regulatory and bureaucratic complexities are resolved, safeguarding a result that is flawless in execution and enduring over time.
Method
We approach essentiality as a method, a discipline of perception that recognises beauty in pure forms, authentic materials and right proportion. We design by subtraction, with a rigour that is not renunciation but a deliberate choice to give dwelling a clearer meaning. Our interiors are conceived as relational spaces, open to life, shaped by each story yet free to receive what is still to come.
Interior architecture phases
1. Feasibility study
site survey of the property, analysis of structural conditions, existing layout, state of building systems and behaviour of natural light. Review of building regulations, preparation of cadastral documentation and verification of tax incentives, to establish constraints, opportunities and design direction.
2. Preliminary concept
an initial spatial hypothesis defining room proportions, circulation routes and the relationship between functional zones. Material and colour references that establish the aesthetic character of the intervention.
3. Technical design
production of technical drawings based on the approved concept. Dimensioned floor plans, sections, interior elevations, construction details to scale, a complete schedule of materials and finishes, and detailed specifications for electrical, plumbing and climate control systems.
4. Permits and approvals
preparation and submission of the required building permits, from minor works notifications to full planning applications. Management of relations with municipal planning offices, regulatory bodies and appointed third-party professionals, including urban planning and cadastral compliance. Coordination of approval timelines with the construction programme.
5. Procurement and coordination
selection of building contractors, negotiation of quotes, definition of the construction programme, management of material and supply orders. Coordination of an established network of craftspeople, installers and suppliers, selected over time for exacting standards and reliability.
6. Construction supervision
continuous site presence from opening to handover. Verification of each stage of work against the technical drawings, management of variations as they arise, coordination of the sequencing of trades.
7. Handover and commissioning
final inspection of all completed works, verification of compliance with the technical drawings and specification requirements. Commissioning of building systems, issue of required certifications, cadastral update, closure of building permits and handover of the completed property.
Scope of work
Full renovation
complete transformation of an existing interior, including demolition of partitions, reconfiguration of the layout, replacement of electrical and plumbing systems, and installation of new flooring, wall finishes and internal joinery.
Partial renovation
work focused on a single room or functional area, such as refurbishment of a bathroom or reconfiguration of a living space.
New builds
interior design developed from shell and core, with definition of spatial layout, finishes, building services and built-in furniture within a fully integrated design process.
Demolition and reconstruction
demolition and reconstruction of a building volume within permitted planning limits, allowing full freedom in the definition of internal spaces, ceiling heights and spatial relationships.
Extensions
expansion of habitable floor area through vertical additions, volumetric extensions, enclosure of loggias, or conversion of attics and basements.
Change of use
conversion to residential use of properties originally designated as offices, workshops, retail spaces or industrial buildings, with regulatory, mechanical and spatial adaptations required by a change of use.
Subdivision and amalgamation
division of a single property into independent apartments or unification of adjacent units, involving redesign of the internal layout, adaptation of building services and management of cadastral and planning procedures.
Heritage restoration
restoration of listed or historically significant interiors in period buildings, villas and historic residences. The design respects the requirements of heritage authorities while integrating the demands of contemporary living in terms of environmental comfort, technology and lighting.
Energy performance upgrades
improvement of the thermal performance of the building envelope and systems through insulation, replacement of windows, installation of heat pumps, mechanical ventilation and photovoltaic systems. Measures that reduce energy consumption, improve acoustic and thermal comfort, and increase the property's asset value.
Vision
The pursuit of essentiality does not produce a pre-established style. Each project finds its own register in the encounter between the rigour of the technical drawings and the quality of execution on site. It is in the precision that precedes construction that the distinction emerges between an interior that is merely conceived and one that is fully resolved.
