Vita Nouva
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Vita Nuova is a romance bookstore in the heart of Florence, Italy. The store’s interior architecture explores the concept of planar tension and was inspired by Florence’s infamous love story of Dante and Beatrice. The space combines modern architectural forms and minimalism with romantic and warm qualities to create a space that is welcoming, beautiful and practical for all romance book lovers and scholars.
Lobby
SPECIFICATIONS
Studio 3 | Professor Abrams |
Date | 2025 |
Project Area | EST. 8,000 square feet |
Tools used | Revit, Enscape, Photoshop |
CONCEPT
Planar Tension
Through planar tension - seen in the relationship between the store’s levels, as well as the design of furniture and the store’s layout - the store mimics longing lovers that were never able to touch or come together.
SECTIONS & FLOORPLANS
RENDERS
Level 1 Stairs leading to Mezzanine
Café
Private Date Balcony
View of Main Stairs and Level 2
Café
View of Main Stairs and Level 2
Private Date Balcony