In Rome, in the Villa Fiorelli area, inside an old social housing complex, the architects of 02A Studio designed for two creative people Station 123, an apartment capable of communicating the playful and bizarre imagery that can be traced back to the owners’ experience and identity.
The floor plan takes on an L-shape, with an entrance along the longer side and windows aligned on a single façade, following the typical corridor layout where rooms unfold in succession.
The heart of the home is the living area, positioned directly opposite the entrance. At its centre sits a dining table, around which the living room and kitchen unfold, each with its own distinct identity. These spaces, in turn, visually connect to the corridor through large yellow-framed glass partitions that multiply perspectives and sightlines, giving the sensation of a true open-plan space.
To the left of this central area, the corridor extends, punctuated by three arched doors lacquered in a delicate sugar-paper blue, leading to two bathrooms and the first bedroom. On the opposite side, separated by a full-height pivot door, are two additional bedrooms.
An eclectic and layered aesthetic ties together vintage elements with industrial-inspired additions, antique pieces, and bespoke furnishings. This is further enriched by the owner’s artistic interventions—geometric frames and optical patterns that mark thresholds and decorate the walls, creating a dialogue between art and architecture.
The flooring is composed of natural larch planks, while the walls, intentionally left unpolished, feature a raw-textured lime-based IG21 finish. This “unfinished” effect harmonises beautifully with the home’s rich and stimulating universe.
The result is an inviting yet surprising space — Station 123 is a joyful synthesis of the diverse personalities that will inhabit it. A place where one immediately feels at home, finds inspiration, and above all, experiences happiness.
