In the heart of Florence, the historic Pasticceria Blasio accompanies its guests throughout the day — from the early morning hours, through lunch, and into the moment of aperitivo. A place that is lived in, crossed, and inhabited. A continuous rhythm that calls for a space able to welcome, transform, and remain coherent over time.

The renovation project, designed by architect Andrea Solinas, is rooted in a deeply personal and unconventional approach. A bespoke intervention that does not begin with a predefined drawing, but with observation, dialogue, and material.

A design process built on deconstruction and reinterpretation

L'architetto Solinas visita spesso il nostro laboratorio, osservando i singoli componenti, i materiali e le finiture. Studia ogni elemento - bracci, sfere, strutture - poi li smonta e li riassembla secondo la sua visione architettonica.
Il risultato non è la semplice applicazione di un prodotto, ma la costruzione di un nuovo linguaggio architettonico, nato dall'interpretazione e dal rapporto diretto con l'artigianato.

In this process, every detail is reconsidered: proportions, rhythm, repetition. Light is never decorative, but an integral part of the space.

White as light: a design tool

For Pasticceria Blasio, white becomes light.
Not a neutral color, but a design tool capable of amplifying space, enhancing reflections, and shaping atmosphere.

White glass spheres transform illumination into a diffused, continuous presence. Light reflects on surfaces, interacts with metal finishes, and guides the eye along the counter, between the tables, and toward the street-facing windows.
The result is a luminous yet never cold environment, where white creates balance and a sense of welcome, supporting the richness of materials and the vibrant palette of the interiors.