Errondo apartment

Aitor Estévez

• Architects

The renovation project is based on the premise of making a correct analysis of the starting conditions in order to try to make the most of the potential of the pre-existences. We had a corner house, with large exterior openings and a long terrace overlooking the mountain. Therefore, a priori, it would seem a very bright house. However, its labyrinthine distribution, with a broken corridor, turned it into an apartment that seemed darker and smaller than it really was.

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Therefore, the proposal focuses on simplifying the distribution of spaces, proposing an intervention that is resolved through a clear and simple scheme. The result is a compact dwelling that makes the most of the available surface area and allows natural light to reach all the spaces.

In the access, through a play of color, the closets and a storage space are integrated. From here, there is access to the small distributor that solves the whole house, while incorporating storage space. The kitchen, with a very personal design, is related to the living-dining room through a partition that delimits the space while generating a cozy atmosphere.

Architecture and interior design are understood together, integrating it with product design in a single process. A tailor-made solution is proposed, with a careful selection of materials, furniture and lighting. The result is a very detailed house, which meets the particular needs of the client using a universal and timeless language.