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In the "open" configuration, everyday objects and possessions are hidden in clever storage modules.
In the "open" configuration, everyday objects and possessions are hidden in clever storage modules.
The entire project hinges on the seamless functioning of the large, movable elements, an integral design feature that was not without complications. When initially fabricated, the movable walls were rigid and heavy, requiring too much effort to move. The team had to re-engineer a harder wheel, which would not absorb as much friction from the floor.
The entire project hinges on the seamless functioning of the large, movable elements, an integral design feature that was not without complications. When initially fabricated, the movable walls were rigid and heavy, requiring too much effort to move. The team had to re-engineer a harder wheel, which would not absorb as much friction from the floor.
The project took about a year to complete, with an overall cost of approximately €700,000.
The project took about a year to complete, with an overall cost of approximately €700,000.
One of two bathrooms is tucked into the back corner of the home. The bathroom walls are among the only permanent walls in the entire apartment.
One of two bathrooms is tucked into the back corner of the home. The bathroom walls are among the only permanent walls in the entire apartment.
The bedroom facing the street and adjacent to the home's only windows was a natural spot for Pilar's son Guillermo. Since Guillermo would only be visiting intermittently, the bedroom wall could be kept open most of the time, allowing unrestricted light to penetrate deep into the interior space.
The bedroom facing the street and adjacent to the home's only windows was a natural spot for Pilar's son Guillermo. Since Guillermo would only be visiting intermittently, the bedroom wall could be kept open most of the time, allowing unrestricted light to penetrate deep into the interior space.
The design team made the most of the tricky, long and narrow space, allowing it to function as a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment—with no single configuration being permanent.
The design team made the most of the tricky, long and narrow space, allowing it to function as a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment—with no single configuration being permanent.
When closed, the wall adjacent to the central living room can create an additional bedroom.
When closed, the wall adjacent to the central living room can create an additional bedroom.
A vibrant living wall brings nature and organic warmth into the space. An idea first proposed by the owners, the vertical garden was further designed and developed by Cónica Studio.
A vibrant living wall brings nature and organic warmth into the space. An idea first proposed by the owners, the vertical garden was further designed and developed by Cónica Studio.
Since natural light is limited, the design team favored a neutral, white palette throughout the apartment to maintain an airy and open feel.
Since natural light is limited, the design team favored a neutral, white palette throughout the apartment to maintain an airy and open feel.
The dining table folds out from the wall to provide cozy seating for two, and it can be further extended to accommodate larger dinner gatherings for up to eight.
The dining table folds out from the wall to provide cozy seating for two, and it can be further extended to accommodate larger dinner gatherings for up to eight.
Gerardo, who owns a restaurant in Madrid, and Pilar, the owner of a local bakery, both were passionate about having a top-of-the-line kitchen as the heart of the home.
Gerardo, who owns a restaurant in Madrid, and Pilar, the owner of a local bakery, both were passionate about having a top-of-the-line kitchen as the heart of the home.