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This dialogue explores how Uchronia skillfully integrated David Roma's distinct artistic identity - influenced by comic books and pop art - into the home's spatial language, resulting in an immersive environment with a "rock vibe." Key design choices, such as bold color gradients, sculptural forms, and the use of unique materials like glossy and mineral resins, are highlighted. David Roma shares his insights on pushing his creative boundaries with the collaborative "four hands" approach, and introducing signature elements, including environmentally friendly bio-based plant resin custom pieces from his brand, Kazus.
Conversation with Uchronia’s Julien Sebban
Your work often blurs the boundaries between architecture, art, and narrative. In Roma, how did you approach the challenge of integrating David Roma’s artistic identity into the spatial language of the home?
Since our first collaborations, whether on architectural projects or the furniture collections, we have developed a real creative rapport with David. We now understand each other's sensibilities and tastes, which has made dialogue very natural and facilitated the establishment of a harmonious understanding to bring this project to fruition.
The home’s design features bold color gradients and sculptural shapes. How did the original architecture guide your design choices, and where did you choose to reinterpret or break away from tradition?
Our primary goal was to preserve the spirit of the house and enhance it. Rather than breaking with its identity, we sought to extend its existing qualities. The sculptural forms and color gradients accentuate its unique character. The creation of a new outdoor space on the top floor has opened up new perspectives. It is in this dialogue between continuity and reinvention that the project was built.
Uchronia is known for creating immersive environments. What kind of atmosphere or emotional response were you aiming for in this home, and how did working with Atelier Roma help shape that vision?
We wanted to create a warm, family-friendly atmosphere with a distinct rock vibe. This is reflected in the gradient entrance and the TV lounge, with its aubergine-colored lacquered ceiling, which gives the space a strong identity. In our collaboration, we mainly guided Atelier Roma on the choice and combination of colours throughout the different rooms, while they brought their unique exper%se in the creation of materials: glossy resins, lacquers, mineral resins, and custom coatings.
This project was a true collaboration. What surprised or inspired you most about working with Atelier Roma, and how did that influence the outcome?
What inspired us most about Atelier Roma was the desire to experiment together. We developed new materials and tested innovative approaches. This joint research gave the project a unique identity, somewhere between art and architecture.
Conversation with Atelier Roma’s David Roma
As both a painter and resin artisan, your work brings a tactile and visual richness to interiors. How did your artistic background influence the materials and finishes used throughout this project?
I’ve always had a soft spot for comic books and pop art – two worlds that feed my imagination. You can feel that same graphic, colorful energy in my interior design, which is meant to be both lively and expressive.
The color transitions are bold and expressive. What inspired your palette, and how did you make sure the space still felt comfortable and livable?
Julien’s colorful universe encouraged me to take more liberties. I was also drawn to his way of organizing spaces: we removed all the walls to start over with a true blank canvas.
From the entrance on the ground floor, the graphic Mutina tiles and terracotta-to-rose gradient doors warm the light and set the tone for the whole house. On the first floor, the heart of the house, we wanted a joyful, family-oriented atmosphere. The Roche Bobois Mah Jong sofa in Missoni fabrics set the tone, paired with Uchronia orange SMILE lamp, vintage movie posters, an aubergine mirrored ceiling, and ultramarine cushions. A vibrant mix that reflects our moments of togetherness.
On the second floor, it all started with a bar I found at a flea market and repainted in sage green. That piece inspired the living room’s pale\e of greens and corals. My practice as a painter pushes me to dare bold combinations, such as the tropical pink resin wall cladding that now structures the space.
This project was described as creating “four hands.” What was the collaboration with Uchronia like daily, and how did it push or expand your own creative process?
With four hands, we blended their dreams and my materials: this alchemy pushed me out of my comfort zone and led me to explore new ground.
Your brand Kazus is known for its unique resin work. Were there any custom pieces or techniques you introduced in this home that reflect your personal style or artistic evolution?
Yes, several elements of the house incorporate my resin work. For instance, I designed custom table tops and created a tropical pink resin wall cladding that has become a signature piece. I work with a bio-based plant resin that is more environmentally friendly, allowing me to create surfaces that are colorful, luminous, and unexpected. Each piece is unique, since the outcome always evolves with the gesture, the pigments, and the light. This innovative approach lets me explore new textures and invent original finishes, while grounding my work in a contemporary and sustainable vision.
