Pavia & Pavia - Projects

The interior design studio was developed and is personally followed by esteemed Italian architect Enzo Pavia.

The original style used in creating prestigious interiors is done by mixing classical elements with modern ones, never forgetting the important accent of Oriental art.

Thanks to the experience and the professionalism that defines Pavia & Pavia International Design, clients needs are always satisfied

PROJECT 1 Contemporary elegance and the sensuality of the Orient exude in every corner of this beautifully appointed apartment situated near the prestigious Piazza Solferino, in the historic city center of Turin, Italy.

The apartment was completely renovated in 2006. The project aimed to restore the dwelling to its original prestige, interpreting the classical lines of the residence into contemporary elements, while keeping in line with creative and dynamic essentials present in antique oriental art. Which also happens to be the proprietor’s real passion.

The result is a harmonious abode, which intertwines brilliantly highly artistic craftsmanship, the luxury of made-to-measure and the zen of the orient.

One of the architect’s main objectives in this project was to keep the private areas of the apartment well separated from the social ones. His goal was to maintain the fluidity in both style and functionality of the house without detracting the emotional qualities that radiate from within.

Upon entering the apartment, the trapezoidal shape of the entrance is underlined by two white symmetric chest of draws on one side and are faced by two side tables with two antique paintings from the 1700’s hanging above it, depicting a Chinese dignitary male and female. The chandelier “Giogali” designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Vetreria Vistosi, illuminates the entrance uniformly and welcomingly.

Going through to the living room, ones attention is immediately captured by the large white lacquered bookshelf that dominates one side of the room. In the center of this bookshelf are two antique Chinese black lacquered panels, which slide electronically to reveal a large flat screen television. Two great couches complete the white lacquered conversation table in the living area. Underfoot is a large unique area rug designed, created and made to measure by the architect’s skilled craftsman.

The dining area of the living room is dominated by a table from the collection “Queen” by Pavia&Pavia, constructed in Makassar ebony with inserts in steel, the seats are “Graz” by Baxter in white leather. To one side, a large silver leafed mirror hangs above a long antique Chinese console, flanked by two Versailles armchairs by Baxter in lacquered wood and leather, which completes the furnishings in the ample living room.

Through the long corridor characterized by high arches and portals in white wood, hints at other spaces while remaining distinctly separate. Two great red lacquered symmetric panels that reach the ceiling acts as the entrance to the kitchen and guest bathroom. The kitchen area is a fully functional and intimate area where all the walls are covered in Makassar ebony and the pavement is in white ivory porcelain limestones called Pietra di Brera. The cabinetry is decorated with dark emperador marble, in which the sink designed by Phillipe Stark for Duravit is crowned by a great neobaroche mirror framed in dark wood. The play of soft warm lights on the surfaces in the kitchen highlights the particularities of the materials used.

The cabinetry in the kitchen was designed using lacquered white wood and black granite. A square glass Sica table dominates the kitchen and a suspension lamp “Clavius” by Axolight illuminates from above.

The owner wanted to carve out a guest area that was both welcoming and comfortable yet private. Beyond the guest bedroom, there is a large bathroom where the pavement and walls are covered in large limestone tiles cut to measure in Pietra di Brera. The walls of the shower are covered in mosaic marble emperador echoing that of the kitchen.

As we’ve mentioned before the master bedroom area is separated from the rest of the apartment. With a floor-to-ceiling scrolling panel decorated in the same fashion as the adjacent walls the entrance to the bedroom area is both discreet and private. Before entering the bedroom area there is a studio with a great angular bookshelf in dark zebra wood which creates the modern atmosphere while contrasting the small antique Chinese desk from the 1700’s, in the corner we find the reclining armchair “Soft Pad” by Vitra.

Through a long corridor, flanked by floor-to-ceiling wooden lacquered panels which hides the closet, we enter the master bedroom. The bedroom like the rest of the house recalls the culture of the orient. Japanese prints adorn one wall, while two Chinese panels are embedded within antes that open to reveal a window and a large black lacquered cabinet that hides a television. These are all little touches that add to the modern contemporary spirit of the overall design while still paying homage to the classic artistic Asian décor. Only one wall is covered in fabric by Sahco, the Chinese cabinet adds a touch of elegance in one corner, while the armchair “Sellerina” in gold leather by Baxter adds color and warmth to the room. The bed is in leather from the collection “Zen” by Pavia&Pavia.

In the adjacent master bath, echoes that of the guest bath with the same materials of limestone in Pietra di Brera. The jacuzzi and the shower is presented in warm marble mosaic tiles in the shade of royal yellow.

Some particulars in the construction of this apartment is in the use Pietra di Brera limestone, in creating the jacuzzi a thick monolithic piece of limestone was carved out to create the form of the bath.

The overall affect of this apartment is a calm, serene yet modern abode in the midst of a great industrial city.

PROJECT 2 - On the prestigious hillside overlooking Turin, this apartment, situated on the mansard roof of a grand villa, was radically renovated transforming it from a normal attic to the sleek and modern living space it is today.

The scene is set at the entrance stairway with black sanded marble steps, illuminated on either side with tiny LED lights that lead you to the spacious living area. Dominated by three large black leather Baxter sofas that surround 4 square coffee tables in black glass and satin-finished stainless steel, makes this a very comfortable conversation area. The separating wall serves three purposes: to divide the entranceway, hide the laundry room and create a home theater area.

A wide screen plasma television is lodged in the dark oak wood, the stereo, dvd and other players are located in the red lacquered cabinets underneath. A series of spot lights lodged in the inclined rooftop illuminate the crystal table and red pony Graz chairs.

The long hallway is flanked on one side by floor-to-ceiling double windows in satin-finished stainless steel that frame the terrace and the leafy hillside. Six hand hammered vases of various heights in aluminum are filled with smooth white pebbles and tree trunks, creating an atmosphere of harmony and zen.

The made-to-measure kitchen in red lacquered polyester-coated cabinets and thick countertops in black bocciardato (hammered finished stone) has all the comforts of modern technology. Of particular interest is the flooring which is made up of ardesia (italian slates) that is encased in satin stainless steel profiles.

The most notable area of this particular apartment is without a doubt the spacious master bedroom. On explicit request by the young entrepreneur was to create a unique and open space where the centerpiece is the king size bed in mahogany leather. Surrounding the bed and running along one side of the wall are the side tables and drawers in ebony makassar wood. In front of the bed, a long drawer dresser with a 12 cm block of stone with an engraved sink creates a spectacular and one of a kind piece. To the right of the sink, is a large jacuzzi in emperador marble mosaic pieces illuminated with tiny LED lights overhead.

The sanitary room, located to the left of the sink has satin finished glass doors. And to the right, a shower that is illuminated along the length of the sloping mansard with tiny LED lights. A spacious walk-in closet with a sliding dark oak wood door completes this unique bedroom.

PROJECT 4 - Situated at the foot of the Turin hills, this impressive apartment represents an outstanding example of a Pavia & Pavia International Design remodelling project.

This home was entirely remodelled starting by dividing the existing space. The work involved replacing the flooring and the electrical wiring, the retexturing of the walls, as well as the custom made furniture, down to the curtains and the decor.

The final result is an entirely different apartment with ample living space divided by the insertion of an audio and video “wall” that seperates the living room from the dining room. A big bedroom, with selected Oriental pieces, a large kitchen, a washroom, a large walk-in closet and two bathrooms.

The materials used are mainly laquered wood, wengé, maple and the use of stone and marble mosaics in the beautiful bathrooms.

PROJECT 5 - The interior of this apartment, which is part of a grand antique villa swathed in the greenery of the Turin hills, was entirely renovated.

Walking into the spacious sitting room, your attention is caught by a panel of golden leather placed in the center of a stately masonry bookcase in front of which is a large head of Buddha in cast nickel bronze.

The central element of the dining area is a long table with mirror polished steel frame and top in precious African wood, around which are chairs with velvet upholstery. An impressive Chinese black lacquered piece of furniture with refined decorations and a large mirror made up of nine sections of glass mosaic add to the charm of the room.

The parlor is dominated by two large leather sofas and two “Desdemona” armchairs by Baxter in front of which is an elegant Chinese red lacquered table. The end plasterboard wall has wax-based decorations and it houses two vertical pieces of furniture with Makassar ebony doors and a large plasma television set.

A spacious wooden wardrobe with polyester powder coating stands in the long corridor leading to the bedrooms. The walls with spatula-shaped wax-based decorations further increase the sense of depth and elegance of the corridor.

The bedroom is essential yet refined and it has direct access to a large bathroom. Its floors and walls are covered in large Brera stone slabs, while the roomy bathtub and the raised shower are enriched with mosaic made of prestigious Emperador marble.

PROJECT 6 - Nestled in the splendid corner of the Caribbean Islands of Nassau, the apartment is furnished mostly with light colored lacquered pieces with touches of blue to highlight the fascinating colors of the sea visible through the large framed windows.

Modern sofas and a conversation table in metacrylic create the informal yet elegant salon, completed by a glass dining table and seats in a light colored material.

This style is echoed throughout the apartment, including the master bedroom with delicate bi-chrome pieces.

PROJECT 7 - Located in a magnificent turn of the century villa in the hills of Roquebrune-Cap Martin (of the French Riviera), this apartment has been remodelled in a modern style that is enriched with Oriental furnishings.

The small, but functional kitchen has been decorated using wengè wood, the leaf- table is also made out of wengè and has been combined using chairs that are covered in abaca material.

A modular couch covered with ivory cotton is located in the living room, while sitting here one can take in the marvellous sights of the coast.

The guest bedroom has been decorated using oak decapè and is enriched by the use of Chinese silk fabrics. Located in the master bedroom the use of a linear bed and light colored fabrics brings to mind once again the Orient.

The ample balcony presents classical elements: two antique white marble flower vases are used to support a clear glass top constitute a dining table and are complimented by iron chairs.

The “conversation” area has been furnished with stainless steel couches with feather cushions that are covered in light colored cotton.