Comprehensive Renovation in Santiago Bernabéu
- Architecture, interior design and construction: ÁBATON
Opening spaces for natural light
ABATON’s main objective was to open up the compartmentalized spaces of the house so that natural light could reach every corner. The living-dining room, previously divided into three rooms, is now a spacious and unified environment. The main window was renovated, incorporating large glass panels and fine carpentry, so that not only more light would enter, but also the landscape of the street trees, integrating the exterior into the interior.
“We wanted to transform the original structure into something more open, more luminous. Every corner had to breathe light and visually connect with the outside.”
“The materials were chosen with great care: every texture and every detail had to reflect a sense of modernity and balance, letting the space speak for itself.”
Modernity in every detail
Modernity is accentuated in the details: exposed concrete pillars, oak floors that add warmth, and light, right-angled shelving that organizes books and decorations between wooden drawers. These elements contribute to create a dynamic and harmonious visual ensemble.
“The kitchen was thought of as a connecting space between the areas of the house, capable of opening or closing as needed, achieving fluidity without losing functionality.”
A connection point
To allow light to cross the house, from courtyard to facade, a kitchen was designed in an open space, which can be closed with a large sliding door to block odors and noise when necessary. The complex geometry of the house was regularized with storage areas and shelving requested by the clients, such as the one that lets light into the entrance but hides it from the living room. Thus, the house projects an image of modernity and spaciousness.
Private spaces designed for comfort
In the private areas, a son’s room was created with a shared guest bathroom and a maid’s room, both connected to the backyard. At the other end of the house, the master bedroom was designed as an independent space. This has a multifunctional anteroom that serves as a reading nook, gym and dressing room, taking advantage of the angle of the bay window.
The master bedroom combines spaces for rest and work, with a small office area and a visually open bathroom to flood every corner with light. In a house that lives by its luminosity, nothing is hidden.
