Generating the connection of the spaces with the outside was one of the goals in this project, we saw it, almost, as an obligation.
Aida & Rubén
2020
Generating the connection of the spaces with the outside was one of the goals in this project, we saw it, almost, as an obligation.
Aida and Rubén are a couple with a teenage daughter who enjoy being at home and savoring their home. They were considering doing a minor renovation of their house, changing some finishes, and maybe combining the kitchen and the living room. In the end, their project turned into something much more ambitious; they carried out a small extension of the roof, thus achieving an almost 10-meter window, going from having a single-story bungalow to having a single-family home scale with a 70m2 living room, gaining visual connection with the garden and the natural light provided by the large window.
Creating a connection between the interior spaces and the outdoors was one of the objectives in this project; we saw it as almost an obligation. We designed a pass-through space that, from the moment you enter the house, provides a visual connection to the garden thanks to an almost 10-meter window. In addition to this visual connection to the outside, it makes us perceive the house as a much larger space filled with natural light.
The large black granite island takes center stage in the open space that the living room and kitchen share. This is a multifunctional space that now allows for family life in a more relaxed and informal manner, just as Aida & Rubén wanted.
Shaping the staircase was another important task, as it was a space with a very complex geometry that didn't work well. Now, we have a storage area and a shoe rack, a well-organized space that can also be separated from the ground floor by a sliding door. Mobility and accessibility are not at odds with intimacy and privacy, and the spaces can transform according to the specific needs of the day.
Location: Alicante
Area: 88 m2
Year: 2020
Flooring: Berna limestone 120x120 porcelain tile by Porcelanosa.
Carpentry and panelling: Design by Volta_ veneered in oak and white Zenit MDF board.
Kitchen island and island countertop: made to measure in black granite with a leather finish.
Washbasin and toilet: washbasins made of black granite with a leather finish, ROCA toilets.
Toilet bench: made to measure in black Granite leather finish.
Bathroom taps: TRES.
FURNITURE
Chairs: ARPER mod. Catifa 53
Photography: Agustín David Forner (agustindavid.com)
