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Located in an exclusive residential area north of the capital, the client's need to expand and adapt the interior uses became the foundation for an architectural concept that seeks to make each intervention feel like a natural extension of the existing structure.
This project involves the renovation and extension of a recently acquired single-family home in La Moraleja. Originally built in the early 2000s, the house features modern architecture and high-quality materials and finishes.
The client's request focused on three specific areas: extending the kitchen toward the rear garden through the creation of a pavilion connected to the existing building; enclosing a small covered porch to create a guest room or playroom; and closing off the terrace of the main bedroom on the upper floor to convert it into a home office.
The goal was for the intervention to remain virtually imperceptible—and this was successfully achieved. However, a subtle nod to the studio’s design language was introduced in the guest/playroom. This space, accessible from both the interior and the garden, features a “multifunctional wall” whose tone echoes the house’s façade. This wall not only serves as a backdrop for a sofa, bed, or furniture piece, but also conceals a radiator and incorporates a small bookshelf, offering a practical and aesthetic solution.
The methodology adopted was to emulate the vision of the original architect, temporarily setting aside the studio's own style to align with the language of the initial construction. This approach allowed the new additions to integrate seamlessly with the existing architecture.
Interior interventions were kept to a minimum, limited to aesthetic updates without altering the essence of the design. These included repainting, restoration of existing flooring, renewal of woodwork and wall finishes, and improvements to both interior and exterior lighting.
The main challenge of the project was to integrate the additions in such a way that they are not perceived as visible extensions, but rather as natural continuations of the original design. This approach not only facilitates the legal regularization of the works but also ensures that the additions remain discreet and cohesive.