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A Roman Penthouse That Opens to the Sky

Westway Architects renovated this 180-square-meter (1937 square foot) apartment located in a beautiful residential section of Rome. The new design is open and bright with an almost sculptural quality when it comes to the details.

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An elongated terrace off the living room isn’t the only outdoor space for this penthouse – there’s also a rooftop terrace to enjoy the views. The public living area is on the bottom floor of the apartment, while the new master bedroom, a single bedroom, and a guest room are located on the upper floor.

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The interior design features white geometric details that shift perspectives throughout.

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Transparent, floor-to-ceiling glass partitions define separate spaces while allowing light to pass through.

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Two staircases lead to the upper floor, an external staircase between the two terraces, and a compact one installed near the entrance.

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The exterior staircase extends up to a square hole in the top terrace that’s surrounded by laminated glass sheets.

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The upper terrace houses a miniature pool, shower and solarium, as well as plenty of lounging space.

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Photos by ©Alberto Ferrero.

Caroline Williamson is Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk. She has a BFA in photography from SCAD and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, doing New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or reworking playlists on Spotify.