Reframed House

Design Narrative

This project explores the redesign and renovation of a house that was already under construction when it was commissioned to the office. Parts of the interior partitions and concrete structural system had already been built, while the client was dissatisfied with the existing spatial organization.

The design approach focused on minimal structural intervention and maximum spatial reconfiguration. Selected partitions were removed and relocated while preserving the main structural frame, allowing for a more efficient and interconnected plan. The new layout was driven by three key principles: maximizing natural light, improving functionality, and strengthening visual and spatial connections between the different areas of the house.

The interior is conceived as a calm, minimal and predominantly white backdrop, allowing natural light and carefully selected elements to define the atmosphere. Green walls and planting, the turquoise pool, an ethanol fireplace, furniture and natural materials introduce controlled contrasts and bring warmth and vitality to the spaces.

On the upper floors, the extensive use of timber creates a warmer and more intimate atmosphere. A wood-burning fireplace, private terrace and outdoor barbecue area transform these spaces into settings for family gatherings and evening social life.

The exterior façade focuses on the balance between privacy, daylight control and connection to the outdoors. A movable timber screen allows the residents to control views, light and openness, creating a flexible and continuously changing façade. A recessed area along the façade forms a sheltered space beside the pool, creating an intermediate zone between inside and outside that can be used throughout the year.

Overall, the project reframing the house within the constraints of its existing structure, bringing architecture, interior design, light, material and façade into a unified spatial experience.