Ruiz 7 Apartment

Location Madrid - Spain

Use Vivienda

Year 2024

This project is located in Madrid, in the Malasaña neighborhood, in a building from the late 21st century on Ruiz Street, near Plaza 2 de Mayo.

 

When designing the interior, we aimed to make the best use of the generous light source coming from the main façade through its two large windows, trying to let the light permeate the spaces up to the bedrooms.

 

We focused on designing a timeless apartment where flexibility plays an important role in the distribution of spaces and the various ways of living. This two-bedroom apartment, with a study, kitchen, and living-dining room, is developed to high standards of quality and sustainable strategies using low environmental impact materials, giving it a unique residential and cozy character.

 

The old and the new

To highlight the historical value of the building and pay tribute to the passage of time in its construction, we decided to leave some exposed walls of fired brick with the original wooden structure.

 

We were interested in creating a modern apartment while still honoring the history of the place, which is why these prominent walls appear in the hallway that connects the social area with the bedrooms. They leave a footprint that adds value and reminds the occupant of the significance of inhabiting a building originally constructed at the end of the 21st century.

Credits

  • Design

    Escalar Veinte 18

  • Construction

    Escalar Veinte 18

  • Structuring

    Rombo 2023