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Building for Desnudo

Construction company in renovation project

Transform with the minimum. Reinterpret the pre-existing and take advantage of the space’s own personality. To achieve this economic reform, but full of character, the architecture studio amigo Desnudo wanted to count on us to direct the work that represents a subtle balance between memory and renovation.

Client: Private
Surface area: 70.60 m2
Status: Completed
Chronology: 2024
Location: Zaragoza, Spain
Type of work: Construction work on renovation project

This renovation project of a downtown apartment in Zaragoza starts from a clear premise: to observe the environment with a new look.

The objective has been to recover, reinterpret and transform the space with a deep respect for the pre-existing. The key to the project has been to make the most of the intrinsic qualities of the house, enhancing them by incorporating contemporary elements that dialogue with the original essence of the place.

This project came to us as a collaboration with the friendly studio Desnudo Arquitectura, in which we acted as a bridge between the idea and the reality. We took on the execution of the work and accompanied them in making key decisions throughout the renovation process.

The result is a contemporary and fresh space that dialogues with original recovered materials, full of value. In particular, the kitchen stands out as the focal point of the apartment, thanks to the play of textures, colors and shapes that make it a place full of identity and dynamism.

One of the key elements that make this renovation special is the pre-existing concrete of the apartment structure itself, which is stripped and left exposed at different points of the apartment to assume a leading role. This exposed material provides a unique and authentic character, which contrasts with the renovated and improved finishes. This contrast generates dynamism and visual richness, giving the project a deep and distinctive identity.

In the recovery of the original materials of the floor, two key interventions have been carried out on the pavement that bring aesthetic richness and character to the rooms.

In the kitchen, the pre-cut green tile is used, which introduces color, texture and a strong design accent, becoming a focal point of the renovation. At the same time, the mosaic wood parquet has been restored by reconstructing damaged areas, sanding and varnishing, thus recovering the warmth and heritage value of the original material. Both solutions allow reinterpreting the existing, giving the floor a leading role in the project.

Another low-cost resource used to create differential spaces in the house is the use of paint. A green box and a pink box appear, adding dynamism to the tour of the house. This economical solution allows interior design from a different perspective, providing the opportunity to generate unique elements from the everyday.

Beyond their aesthetic function, these chromatic interventions act as tools for spatial organization, marking specific areas and giving each corner its own identity. Painting, in this context, becomes an architectural tool that is as expressive as it is accessible.

In a renovation of this kind, the key is to know how to recognize the personality of the space and enhance it with simple and economical resources. Valuing what each corner offers and making the most of it through conscious design and responsible execution is an essential part of our work, and is precisely what makes it so special and rewarding.

It has been a real pleasure to collaborate with the architectural firm Desnudo on this project. Their approach has allowed us to contribute our vision and form a solid team, committed to a renovation that respects, transforms and celebrates the existing.