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EACH OF THESE ROOMS AND FURNITURE ELEMENTS REQUIRED EXTENSIVE SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND CRAFTSMANSHIP TO CREATE A SUBTLE MIX OF ELEGANCE AND LIGHT


standing and as if made from a single piece of HI-MACS. The design principle was simple: one cube, straightforward with no curves, and complimented by the elegant Alpine White colour. The central block is a monolith and, like the kitchen units and tall cabinets, is made entirely of the solid surface material – with many clever details: the simple, handleless mitred fronts with Blum Servo-Drive opening system; adjustable extractor hood; and a designer control panel in stainless steel. An integrated sink with seamless joins means the entire worktop is extremely hygienic and easy to clean.


Adjacent to the tall kitchen cabinet – which includes a hidden refrigerator – a low level run of units, consisting of three deep drawers and hidden lighting was installed, leaving an impressive wall space for artwork above. This is accompanied by another wall module that leaves plenty of room for all kinds of utensils. All units are easy to open despite the lack of handles, thanks to the tip-on opening mechanism.


In the guest bathroom, bespoke nickel- plated and high-gloss polished handles mirror the retro-terrace design, which


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is frther re eted y the lattiewor in the room. The slanted washbasin of the guest bathroom is distinguished y fntional refi nements, sh as a deeper towel compartment and an opening for the dirty towels. The oversized mirror also makes the bathroom appear noticeably larger.


The stairase to the grond  oor is the fi rst area to depart from solid srfae. Dark smoked oak parquet softens the dominant white appearance, so that the overall impression is very warm, without compromising the chosen minimalism. Once downstairs, the view is directed over a 12m-long passageway, from which the downstairs rooms are reahed, all via invisile’ doors: the gest room, dressing room, fi tness room, bedroom, bathroom and the lift. Cupboards and doors are cleverly concealed behind each wall element. At the end, towards the bathroom, wall panelling fi nishes off the visal story, although these are hidden cabinets too. Dramatic art objects act as splashes of colour in this dark-and-white ambience.


The master bathroom with a hidden toilet area has a 1.90m washbasin


and features a large walk-in shower with a lake view. Floor, walls and ceiling are all solid surface.


One of the design highlights is the huge sliding lattice wall across the entire front of the grond  oor. The sliding doors are again made of HI- MACS, and offer a unique feature, only possible thanks to complex milling techniques. The open areas are overed with  y sreens and act as mosquito protection. At the same time, this extraordinary design element is lockable and so adds to the security of the property. Each of the four parts is 2.5m long and open easily, sliding into a recess in the wall. This gives the owners the freedom to either enjoy the uninterrupted view of the lake, or view it through the stylish screen.


Each of these rooms – and furniture elements – required extensive skills, experience and craftsmanship. A subtle mix of elegance, light and craft characterises the character of the whole house to create a space in which brightness and Lake Garda itself determine the atmosphere. d


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