DATA SHEET
Interior Design: Kick.Office
Luogo: Milano
Partner: Mo.1950
Photos: Jessica Soffiati
In a space shaped by a strong artisanal legacy, architect Mario Abruzzese of Kick.Office collaborates with a partner sharing the same sensitivity to craft and detail: Mo.1950. The project establishes a dialogue between past and present, connecting a former Milanese tailoring workshop – once home to Sartoria Brancato – with a company that has made craftsmanship its defining value for over seventy years. The apartment forms part of a broader restoration that enhances the building’s original identity while preserving its structure.
Within this framework, Mo.1950 develops bespoke furnishings aligned with the studio’s design language, defined by careful material selection, chromatic research and unexpected yet balanced combinations. The layout retains traces of its former use as a workshop, expressed through a generous and regular floor plan that supports a clear functional distribution.
Large windows flood the living area with natural light, while the main living room opens towards the south-east, reinforcing a sense of openness and conviviality. The kitchen stands out for its bold burgundy surfaces, paired with steel and marble details, while the night area adopts a more intimate and secluded atmosphere. Mo.1950’s contribution is evident in the project’s tailored details. The Cesar Maxima 2.2 kitchen features burgundy finishes, terrazzo marble and hand-brushed stainless steel.
The island, topped with terrazzo, becomes the visual and functional centre of the space, while a wall clad in glossy white tiles with geometric relief introduces texture and depth. A transparent glass partition separates the kitchen from the living room, maintaining visual continuity while allowing flexibility in use. The bespoke approach extends into the private spaces. In the main bedroom, a Caccaro Freedhome wardrobe is customised with matte lacquer finishes and integrated sensor lighting.
At the entrance, a concealed wardrobe sits behind wallpapered doors featuring a geometric pattern and leather handles, blending storage with architectural rhythm. In the main bathroom, wooden parquet transitions seamlessly into navy resin framing the bathtub area. The shower, finished in terrazzo with blue inserts, is paired with a freestanding mustard ceramic basin – an unexpected yet harmonious contrast that reflects the project’s material sensitivity. Guided by Mario Abruzzese, Kick.Office has unlocked the spatial and functional potential of the apartment. In parallel, Mo.1950 confirms its role as a creative and technical partner, interpreting the project with both freedom and precision. The result is an interior that honours the building’s artisanal past while expressing a contemporary vision grounded in long-standing expertise.
