A sculpted memory — This one-bedroom apartment is a dialogue between past and present, where designer Pietro Franceschini explores the emotional power of material and form. Inspired by exposed vintage plasters and the timeless geometry of Brancusi, the space merges Deco, modernist, and colonial echoes into a clean, expressive aesthetic. Custom furniture crafted by local artisans anchors the interior, while a sculptural bathroom-closet unit enhances spatial flow with monumental grace.
Design Notes
Inspiration: 1920s Deco, Brancusi, primitive geometry
Focus: textured walls, handcrafted furniture, sculptural core
Materials: exposed plaster, wood, patinated finishes
Atmosphere: timeless, tactile, poetic

Pietro Franceschini is an architect and designer based in Milan and New York, known for blending classical Italian sensibility with a bold, contemporary design language. His work, often playful and emotionally charged, explores themes of function, perception, and digital illusion. He studied in Italy, Portugal, and the U.S., earning a Master’s in Architecture from Pratt Institute. After working with studios like Leeser Architecture, Claudio Nardi, and Carlo Ratti, he founded PF|Studio in 2020, focusing on interior and furniture design. His pieces have been exhibited internationally with Galerie Philia, The Invisible Collection, and others.