0004 ELLE DECORATION – True blue, April 2021 (UK)

For this residential project, BUNKER Studio transformed a historic Tuscan farmhouse into a contemporary home that preserves the authenticity of its architecture while introducing a bold and expressive new identity. The result is a seamless dialogue between tradition and modern living.  

Published in the April 2021 issue of ELLE Decoration UK, this feature presents a private residence in Tuscany designed by BUNKER. Originally built in the eighteenth century, the house was reimagined through a contemporary approach that preserves its historical character while introducing a bold and carefully curated interior language.

Throughout the project, architecture, interiors and art are conceived as a single composition. A restrained palette of natural materials is contrasted with saturated colours, custom-designed elements and carefully selected vintage furniture, creating a sequence of spaces where each room unfolds as part of a continuous narrative.

The publication documents the relationship between the existing architecture and the new interventions, highlighting the role of light, proportion and materiality, alongside a collection of artworks and design pieces that contribute to the identity of the house. Rather than a simple renovation, the project reflects an approach in which restoration, interior design and cultural research converge to create spaces that feel both timeless and deeply personal.