Based in Milan, DE Architects is a people-centred architecture studio. We don’t believe in standard solutions but in places born from listening to desires, habits, and identities of people. Every project, whether residential, commercial, or professional, is a shared journey, tailored step by step. A balance between aesthetics and function, beauty and everyday life. Before being designers, we are interpreters of living spaces.

Davide and his team were tasked with restoring a 300 year old barn on the estate of our villa in Tuscany. The objective was to create two luxury en-suite bedrooms that continued the aesthetic of the main villas's 5 other bedrooms, and to create a zone which felt autonomous yet connected to the main villa and shared facilities such as the pool and dining areas. The result is stunning. A two storey barn with luxurious facilities yet retaining all the warmth of the main house with restored beams, wooden floors, floor to ceiling windows and travertine bathrooms. The new bedrooms are better than the main villa, something that rarely occurs in annexes, they have contemporary touches such as dressing rooms and they connect if required or can offer complete privacy from each other, with separate entrances, terraces and relaxation zones. Our guests can rest, play music (the building is very sound proof too) or just enjoy the views from every window. The team spent a lot of time considering the landscaping too so that the barn is well lit (without being too bright) and the surrounding spaces softened by plants and olive trees to continue the look and feel of the main villa and estate. We are delighted with the result.
The renovation of the apartment in Viale Tunisia was a profound and radical intervention. The building had not received any maintenance for more than 70 years and was in extremely compromised condition. With Davide we decided to completely demolish the existing environments and rethink the internal distribution from scratch, with the aim of making the most of the 120 square meters available. The result? Four rooms, two bathrooms and a large living area with kitchen, designed to offer maximum functionality and comfort. The work done was surprising: through intelligent structural and furnishing solutions — niches, wardrobes, custom-made storage — they were able to enhance every available centimeter. Each space has found a specific function: from the entrance with a large shoe rack and compartments for emptying pockets, to the laundry area and the closet, everything has been designed down to the smallest detail. We were also struck by the choice and use of materials, capable of giving surfaces a remarkable, elegant and consistent visual impact. The final result far exceeded our expectations: Davide was able to value this apartment beyond all expectations
Quando ho acquistato questa casa, la mia prima Casa, avevo le aspettative e i sogni di una giovane donna che si trova per la prima volta ad abitare uno spazio che può definire totalmente suo. Emanuela è stata impeccabile nel saper interpretare e soddisfare ogni mia necessità e desiderio: dallo spazio per organizzare cene con gli amici nelle quali si mangia e ci si diverte attorno ad un tavolo, alla necessità di uno spazio più intimo ed organizzato come la cucina da vivere quotidianamente. Per non parlare della genialità nel saper ricreare uno spazio in cui poter organizzare scarpe, cappotti e borse creando un corridoio prima inesistente. Il bagno, impersonale e disorganizzato, è diventato un luogo caldo in cui rigenerarsi dopo una pesante giornata di lavoro . Chiunque sia entrato in casa dopo la ristrutturazione ha stentato a credere quanto quello spazio abbia cambiato forma e quanto colore e carattere avesse guadagnato. Oggi abito in una Casa che mi somiglia, mi rispecchia e grazie all'ottimale disposizione e organizzazione degli spazi mi fa vivere nel più completo comfort. Tutto questo con percorso di condivisione costante, confronto, consulenza e instancabile gentilezza. Non ultimo, il rispetto dei tempi previsti per la consegna a fine lavori.
Lo spazio progettato risponde pienamente alle nostre esigenze quotidiane. Le soluzioni adottate hanno reso l’ambiente funzionale, luminoso e ben organizzato, con un utilizzo razionale degli spazi. Il progetto è riuscito a coniugare estetica e praticità, consentendoci di vivere la casa in modo confortevole ed efficiente. Siamo rimasti molto soddisfatti sia per la disponibilità ad ascoltare e trasferire in pianta i nostri desideri e aspettative, sia per la grande capacità dimostrata nelle fasi esecutive e di gestione del cantiere e di risoluzione delle problematiche
Thanks to a carefully selected network of professionals and consultants, we are able to meet every need — from pre- and post-project property valuation to on-site execution and full support with technical and bureaucratic aspects.