in madrid, spanish architect pía mendaro has designed a home/studio for her friend, artist clara cebrian. named ?topo?s shed?, the space is a converted warehouse that measures 10 meters by 10 meters (33 x 33ft). ?clara is an artist and does not like overly designed things,? explains mendaro. ?she wanted something ?like ron weasley?s house?; something that could adapt to the needs that appear over time.? consequently, the project was designed to be as flexible as possible ? serving as a ?basis for life to happen?.

 
 
read as a perfect square, the interior is contained beneath a gable roof held by two steel rafters. the bathroom is hidden behind a single wall, which also serves as a backdrop for the kitchen and its appliances. apart from a couch in one corner of the room, the remainder of the space has been left empty, with the artist?s work taking precedence. as well as working freelance, pía mendaro is also a member of endemico ? a young architecture studio based in madrid. 
image by manuel ocaña

floor plan
image courtesy of pía mendaro
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