Lined with visible cables, the raw concrete ceilings are complemented by polished micro cement flooring, comprising a pared-down backdrop for Mistovia's characteristic play of forms, colours and textures. Rounded wall corners, arched doorways, and curved cabinetry soften the apartment’s brutalist undertones, while look-at-me finishes like the kitchen’s striking dark burl veneer and textured dotted patterned forest-green Mutina tiles inject vibrant jolts of tactility. Interestingly, this adventurous palette was not initially a given; originally, the owner's initial vision was one of grey and concrete tones, eventually agreeing to being steered in a bolder direction through a series of on-site meetings and material sampling sessions.

Designed as a quieter retreat, the bedroom is the only area without a concrete ceiling, enveloped instead with white and natural wood tones. Accessed through a sliding door, the master bathroom on the other hand is a different story. Here, Mistovia’s maximalist tendencies find full expression with a vibrant palette that includes terracotta-hued Rosso Francia marble, used as a striking backdrop for a sculptural free-standing bathtub, onyx-like sky-blue tiles, walnut burl veneer, and Bardelli pink mosaic tiles. A striated concrete sink atop Patricia Urquiola's checkered veneer cabinet provides the finishing touch.

As the designers note: “This apartment is a space open to future changes and the owner’s needs,” and that flexibility is part of what makes it work so well. Despite its strong visual identity, nothing feels fixed or overly polished. It’s a lived-in space built on contrasts, held together by a clear creative vision and an eye for balance.