Frangipanni Villa
The Frangipani family is creating a home by Sunset Lake in New Hope, Wisconsin. There are a total of 5 family members who will be residing in the home. Each member has a unique trait which were all considered in the creation of the Kitchen and Great room. Maria’s Art Studio was designed to accommodate her seasonal depression and her career as an art instructor.
Client
Marco & Maria Frangipani
Year
2023
With the Olive branch being a huge inspiration for this project, a biophilic pattern was used in the main wall of the Living room to anchor that space. The windows located above the TV peer into Maria’s art studio, allowing her to observe her family for inspiration.
Living Room View
Turning to the back wall, showcases where Maria’s art can be displayed if she so pleases.
Marias Gallery Wall
Still taking inspiration from the olive branch, olive wood is used for the casework in this space, and the olive green is incorporated into the backsplash. ADA codes were closely followed in here and the living room as the grandfather is in a wheelchair.
Kitchen View
The dining room area is located by the large windows to provide daylighting, and a variety of seating is used at the table to accommodate all of the family member’s needs. The large island also provides extra seating for any extra guests they may have over.
Dining Room View
Maria spends a lot of time with her students, she cares for them and their progress as artists. To aid her students many features were included in the art studios design including canvas storage underneath the stairs, a wall for them to display their work, and a well-lit room. To respect the privacy of the rest of the family the students will use an exterior entrance.
Marias Art Studio - Downstairs
As stated earlier, Maria takes great inspiration from her family. As her private studio is located in the loft area of this room windows were places that look into the great room where she is able to observe her family. She is also able to observe her students if she is not actively needed in their painting sessions. The terrazzo flooring in her private studio and her class studio allows for quick clean up and can mask any staining from paints.