Palau House
Oleh Kardash

Palau House

SahuquillodeArriba as Architects

Located in the heart of Valencia, just a few meters from the cathedral, this residence is part of a historic building constructed in 1850. The rehabilitation project aims to preserve the essence of the home, respecting its original elements as much as possible, such as the hydraulic tile flooring and wooden beams, which are restored in certain areas and left exposed. The day area, which includes the kitchen, living-dining room, and study, is designed as an open-plan space, using varying heights to visually differentiate the areas while keeping them connected.

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Oleh Kardash
photo_credit Oleh Kardash
Oleh Kardash
photo_credit Oleh Kardash
Oleh Kardash
photo_credit Oleh Kardash
Oleh Kardash
photo_credit Oleh Kardash
Oleh Kardash

One of the space's main features is its high ceilings, which are preserved in their original height in the living room, study, and master bedroom. An accordion-style door, crafted from doors salvaged from the original residence, separates the living room and study, allowing the space to be open or closed depending on the needs of the moment. The concept of recovering original elements also extends to the walk-in closet, which incorporates restored sliding doors.

photo_credit Oleh Kardash
Oleh Kardash
photo_credit Oleh Kardash
Oleh Kardash
photo_credit Oleh Kardash
Oleh Kardash
photo_credit Oleh Kardash
Oleh Kardash

The hydraulic tiles act as a unifying element, extending and connecting the spaces in the more fluid day area, while wood is introduced in the night area to provide a warmer atmosphere. In the bedrooms, a contrast is created between wooden flooring and hydraulic tiles, with the latter forming a kind of “rug” where the original mosaic peeks through, generating a consistent and harmonious ambiance throughout the home.

photo_credit Oleh Kardash
Oleh Kardash
photo_credit Oleh Kardash
Oleh Kardash
photo_credit Oleh Kardash
Oleh Kardash
photo_credit Oleh Kardash
Oleh Kardash
photo_credit Oleh Kardash
Oleh Kardash

The home's layout is based on the classic separation of day and night areas, with the living spaces and bedrooms oriented towards the exterior facade, while service areas, such as the bathrooms, are positioned along the interior courtyard.

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ManufacturersBlasco&Vila
ManufacturersBrokis
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KOKO, KOKO, KOKO, ROW, ROW, KOKO, RC Metal, ROW, FOSCA by Blasco&Vila
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