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| 4.16.2021
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the entire space." Dancing off surfaces and amplifying finishes, the
light lends everything a gauzy overtone, as if a protagonist in a Luca
Guadagnino film. But this is no set piece, nor is the space meant to
be precious. It is, rather, despite its angles, the shock of its monoliths,
enthusiastically lived-in. And loved, particularly in the time of
pandemic, when home is more than most dare to imagine. Except,
perhaps, this architect, and this home. "It is my island of peace," says
De Cotiis. "I'm a very lucky man." decotiis.it
tables. In its entirety the space is an example of De
Cotiis's allegiance to Italian craftsmanship, none more
interesting than his own. "It's unique because almost
everything is custom-designed by me," says De Cotiis,
whose utilizes both classic and sustainable materials
in his work. "It's full of collectible design pieces."
Full, but not excessively so—the apartment is
airy and spacious. De Cotiis is not opposed to
spectacle (his sculptures are fantastic proof of that),
but he is masterful at exercising restraint. There is
much to admire in the apartment, but that it is not
everywhere—packed into every nook and cranny,
consuming every inch of floor space, running
wild up the walls—allows the space to feel almost
radically monastic.
Light is likewise fundamental to the project—
slightly Impressionistic in quality, it is highlighter
and halo alike. "The natural light entering my home
has always surprised and inspired me," De Cotiis
muses. "It looks different and changes the colors of
(FROM TOP) IN THE LIVING ROOM, AN ARTISTIC, HIGHLY CONCEPTUAL
LAMP MADE OF STONE AND CAST BRASS CORNERS A CUSTOM-DESIGNED
SOFA; THE GLAMOROUS FEEL OF THE DRESSING ROOM IS ANCHORED BY
RECYCLED AND LACQUERED FIBERGLASS BENCH.
(CLOCKWISE
FROM
TOP
LEFT)
LIVING
ROOM:
DC1811
(2018)
LAMP
MADE
OF
STONE
AND
CAST
BRASS
WITH
CUSTOM-DESIGN
SOFA;
DRESSING
ROOM:
DC1734
@BENCH
MADE
OF
RECYCLED
FIBERGLASS
AND
LACQUERED
FIBERGLASS.
