In the heart of Bisceglie, inside an elegant historic building spread across two floors made of exposed stone, the design of a local entrepreneur, who has been involved in the production of oil and organic products for years, has come to life.
A residence that combines the charm of tradition and a contemporary style. Although the building is located in the historic centre, the entrepreneur’s family chose it because of the large windows and the brightness of the rooms. In fact, it overlooks a large internal courtyard (where, as a tribute to his land and work, he has planted several olive trees) and also has a sunny terrace offering a beautiful view of the city.
Two Abimis kitchens, both from the Atelier line, are a key feature of the house. They were both designed by the owner – he himself made a few sketches by hand, which Abimis then transformed into a tailor-made design – to cultivate his great passion for cooking and to blend better into the unique setting of this ancient dwelling.
Located on the piano nobile of the building, the main kitchen is spread across a large room with high barrel ceilings, sage green walls and a floor made of old multi-coloured concrete tiles, testifying to the refined taste of a renovation dating back to the early 1900s.
Here the owner wanted a super-equipped solution, but at the same time respectful of the original charm of the building. He opted for a kitchen with a peninsula, from the Atelier line, divided into two separate blocks: the more functional one, consisting of a peninsula with an integrated sink and a snack bar with four stools, perfect for breakfast or quick meals; and a large equipped wall, which houses the ovens, a large refrigerator and an air-conditioned wine cellar. A solution that clearly reflects the owner’s passion for culinary art and good wine.
“I wanted this kitchen to be the heart of the house and my passions,” the owner told us. I designed it with this configuration because it’s perfect for my way of cooking. It’s an ergonomic, functional kitchen with plenty of space to work and ample storage space.
And I wanted it in hand-orbitally polished steel: a soft and silky finish that fits aesthetically with the room, with the colour of the walls and floors”.
On the second floor, opposite the large terrace, there is the second kitchen.
This is also functional and well-equipped, although smaller and designed for a cosier and more intimate space. A simpler space, very bright, characterized by the ceiling with exposed beams painted white.
Another Atelier model, still made of steel, but with olive green painted doors. A colourful kitchen that reproduces the tones of the marbles with floral patterns decorating the floor and ideally recalling the olive tree fronds that can be seen through the windows. It is a central island kitchen, equipped with a sink and a hob flush with the top. All around, restored family furniture completes the décor, creating an environment that tells of roots and family affections.
“This kitchen is my corner of tranquillity. It’s where I prepare the simplest dishes, surrounded by memories and light which gives me a deep sense of serenity while I’m cooking,” continues the owner. “This is a kitchen to be used in every season: in summer we eat lunch outdoors, often with our friends. In the colder periods, which don’t last for long here, we dine on the terrace, enjoying the splendid view.
The design of the two kitchens demonstrates Abimis’ ability to adapt to complex architectural settings and to respond with tailor-made solutions to the most specific needs of both designers and private customers. The Atelier line, with its stainless steel finish and extreme customization, was the ideal choice for a project that combines functionality, design and respect for history.
Two different kitchens, yet united by the same philosophy: that of mediating between tradition and innovation, between history and design. Living spaces, able to communicate the passion for food and the love for a home and a family projected into the future but without forgetting the past.