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A retreat among stories

ARCHIVE · A retreat among stories

Concept visualisation · Final design by commission

A roof recalling the pages of a book shelters a small liveable library. Archivio brings together reading, rest and unhurried conversation.

The next page can wait.

An open book, a reading light and the garden beyond the glass. Stories accompany everyday rituals, from the first coffee to the final chapter.

Proposed atmosphere
Dark timber, bookshelves, burgundy velvet and warm light.
Possible uses
A private library, writing studio or literary stay.
Conceived for
Readers, writers, book collectors and cultural hosts.

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