Darsena Living – A Build to Rent Project in the Heart of Milan
Darsena Living is one of the most ambitious and inspiring projects we’ve had the pleasure of working on. Located in Milan’s vibrant Porta Ticinese district, this development is a prime example of Build to Rent design tailored for today’s real estate market.
The client, a real estate investment fund, acquired an entire residential building with the goal of renovating over 70 apartments, furnishing them, and making them available for mid- to long-term rentals through a digital leasing platform. This operational model aligns perfectly with the evolving needs of urban living and the growing trend of rental-based real estate.
Our studio was entrusted with the interior design and art direction of the entire project. We adopted a strategic, modular approach, developing three distinct interior design concepts, each tailored to the layout and size of the different apartment types.
The style showcased in these images is called Modulor: inspired by the renowned proportional system developed by Le Corbusier, the concept embodies the idea of spaces designed in harmony with human scale. It is a structured grid that guides the arrangement of volumes, furnishings, and colors—creating warm, functional, and thoughtfully composed environments.
With Darsena Living, we shaped a new vision of urban living—enhancing each apartment with a coherent and recognizable identity, and delivering to the client a competitive product, refined in every detail.
If you’re an investor or real estate operator exploring Build to Rent opportunities, Vanda is the ideal partner to bring residential projects to life—where design, efficiency, and long-term value come together.
