An awkward distribution, typical of speculative architecture in 1950s Madrid, constituted the point of departure in this renovation, as much as an opportunity to re-think domestic inner space. The commission aimed at the thorough transformation of a 95-square-meter apartment in the central district of Argüelles, which was very much conditioned by the dwelling's unusual depth, i.e. a considerable distance between the entrance and the main, exterior rooms. The design responded by introducing unexpected relationships while valuing uncommon spaces, often deemed residual. Such a strategy results, in the first place, in a careful articulation between the entrance, the kitchen plus office, and the hallway. The latter's spinal role within the flat made it worthy of a special treatment through geometry, so reflecting the layout's irregularity, as well as by a play of quivering textures integrated in the continuous panelling of the surrounding walls and lattices, all in lacquered wood.
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Architects: Carrascal?Blas

Location: Argüelles, 28008 Madrid, Spain

Architect In Charge: Gabriel Carrascal Aguirre, Sergio Martín Blas

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Guiomar Martín Domínguez

Carpenter: MELO OTERO

General Contractor : MAGAREST

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