Behind the Walls: The Identity of This Rome Home
Built in the early 1900s, the apartment has been carefully restored according to one guiding principle: to reveal, not replace.
The aim was never to decorate, but rather to allow the space to speak for itself and restore dignity to the original structure.
Original marble-chip flooring was preserved and restored. Antique windows and frames were restored to be both functional and graceful. During the process, faint ceiling frescoes resurfaced — delicate reminders of a bygone era, now visible once more without excess. The walls, too, bear the marks of time: layers of paint have been left uncovered, adding texture and depth to the rooms.
A vintage marble sink, which had been awkwardly embedded in a modern countertop, was restored by a local craftsman and reinstalled with clarity and respect. Nothing was polished to perfection. Every mark was considered part of the story.
La Casa al Colosseo is the brainchild of Stephanie Fazio, who founded and directed a contemporary art foundation in Rome for over a decade. Throughout her career, she has supported exhibitions, residencies, and artistic collaborations, always with a vision rooted in care, autonomy, and quality.
This apartment is an intimate continuation of that path. Rather than being a display or a statement, it is a place to stay and experience, designed with care and precision. Art is present, but never imposed. It exists within the space, seamlessly integrated into everyday life. Here, time slows down. The pace is human. The beauty is there on purpose.