Refurbishment for Alejandro and Inma by Pablo Muñoz Payá Arquitectos
Refurbishment for Alejandro and Inma is a beautiful residence located in Alicante, Spain, redesigned in 2020 by Pablo Muñoz Payá Arquitectos.
Description
With the intense Mediterranean light and surrounded by olive trees, it is not a surprise if a family chose to move to the countryside. This project sought to satisfy their wishes, while respecting the essence of mediterranean architecture.
Due to regulatory requirements, it was only possible to renovate the existing house without extending its surface area. Without modifying its perimeter, the thick opaque walls are opened up, giving a new sensation of spaciousness and lightness. The existing roof is extended over the old storage room, preserving the ceramic gable roof. This creates a new luminous space, heighter than the old house interior. The living room, dining room and kitchen are located in a common space. A large window take advantage of the north orientation that protects it from direct sunlight. In addition, in contrast to the old low ceilings of the house, the project reduces the living room area by three steps, gaining more height in this area. A way of reorganising the space and clearing the views from the dining table or the kitchen. On the ceiling, the new roof allows the old false ceiling to be extended with a new sound-absorbing wooden paneling. A triangular faceting geometrises this new opening and it grows exponentially up to the top of the roof. This not only doubles t...
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