A white canvas. That is the sensation when standing in the center of the Boscolo Exedra Roma lobby, as the walls are painted a stark white, from the 24" deep dental molding down to the equally substantial base boards. Often in design this is just a starting point to "paint it out white," followed by some overlaying details, applied moldings in another color or art work that adds meaning to the space. But not here, in this neoclassical building, which dates back to the XIX century, constructed by Gaetano Koch (also responsible for the twin building on the other side of Piazza Reubblica). But, the 'white canvas' is clearly from another hand (or hands): architect Maurizio Papiri and designer Adam Tihany.
And the Christmas decor of the Boscolo is quite minimal as the white would lead to believe, just a smallish tree perched atop a round marble table in the lobby, but filled with ornaments the size of a soccer ball in classic red and gold. The walls are so rich in detail that the white is truly understood as the designer's canvas.
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