Khang Concept discovered this property for their client. Originally built in the 1960s, the home is situated on a beautiful plot with valuable trees and a prime location. However, it lacked natural light and architectural quality, necessitating considerable effort to enhance these aspects.
To achieve this, Khang Concept retained the east and west modules of the structure while demolishing the central portion. This created the necessary volume for the main living spaces: the living room, dining room, and kitchen on the ground floor, and the master bedroom upstairs. In this area, Khang Concept achieved a ceiling height of over 3 meters, compared to the previous height of 2.40 meters, and designed a central garden around which the primary functions of the house are organized. This layout allows for natural light to flow into the center of the home, enhancing the overall ambiance.
The layout of the main floor focuses on the practical aspects of daily living, with the connection between different spaces allowing family members to stay connected and the sense of immersion in nature blurring the indoor-outdoor boundaries.
A particularly intriguing detail of this home is the fireplace, which can open up to both the living room and the exterior patio, extending the use of this space as the weather begins to cool.
The bedrooms are located on the upper floor. The master bedroom features large windows that fully open up to the southern facade, encompassing both the bedroom and the bathroom. Both spaces are visually unified, as they are separated only by a wardrobe that does not reach the ceiling, thereby extending the sense of space in both rooms.
The children's and guest bedrooms were renovated based on the structure of the original house, creating sloped-roof spaces that retain the character of the original home.
A part of the structure was created using a system called LVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber): a multilayered wood system developed by the construction industry to meet specific requirements. LVL is designed to be stronger than steel but lighter than concrete, making it highly adaptable and durable. It has proven its value as a choice for structural applications, driving a new wave of flexible and sustainable building practices and offering opportunities to explore the wonders of wood.
Photography by Belén Imaz.
