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In a space steeped in artisanal heritage, architect Mario Abruzzese of Kick.Office chose to rely on a counterpart with the same spirit: Mo.1950.

The result is a dialogue between memory and contemporary vision, connecting the former factory that once housed Sartoria Brancato in Milan with a company that has made craftsmanship its hallmark for over seventy years.

The apartment, designed by Kick.Office, is part of a broader restoration project that enhances the building’s identity while respecting its original structure. Mo.1950 embraced this context by creating bespoke furnishings tailored to the studio’s language—an approach defined by a refined study of colors, surfaces, and materials, often explored through unexpected combinations.

The layout preserves the traces of its past as a workshop, featuring a spacious and regular floor plan that allows for a functional distribution. Large windows flood the living area with natural light, a convivial living room opens southeast, and a kitchen boasts bold burgundy surfaces paired with steel and marble details. The night area, by contrast, offers a more intimate and secluded atmosphere.

Mo.1950’s contribution can be seen in the details: the Cesar Maxima 2.2 kitchen, customized with burgundy finishes, terrazzo marble, and hand-brushed stainless steel; the coordinated dining furniture; and the refined bathroom elements. In the kitchen, the island with a terrazzo countertop becomes the focal point, while a wall clad in glossy white tiles with geometric relief adds depth. A transparent glass partition separates the kitchen from the living room, ensuring both connection and flexibility.

The tailor-made spirit is carried through to the bedroom and entrance. In the main suite, a Caccaro Freedhome wardrobe was customized with matte lacquer finishes and sensor-integrated lighting. At the entrance, a wardrobe was concealed behind wallpapered doors with a geometric pattern and leather handles.

In the private bathroom, wooden parquet flows seamlessly into navy resin that frames the bathtub area. The shower, clad in terrazzo with blue inserts, is complemented by a freestanding mustard ceramic basin—an unexpected yet harmonious pairing.

Guided by Mario Abruzzese, Kick.Office has enhanced the spatial and functional potential of the apartment. At the same time, Mo.1950 reconfirms its role as a creative and technical partner, interpreting the project with freedom and precision. The result is a space that renews the artisanal legacy of the building while affirming a contemporary vision embedded in more than seventy years of expertise.