ambau taller d’arquitectes completes loft renovation in valencia

ambau taller d’arquitectes completes loft renovation in valencia

‘el cabanal’ located in valencia is a spanish architectural renovation completed by ambau taller d’arquitectes. the loft space was overhauled in certain ways that at the same time, preserved the distinctive original features to create a more comfortable and light-filled home for the residents. the masonry anterior and posterior walls have been kept with the entire ceiling and timber beams cleaned and restored. meanwhile on a mezzanine level, an attic space serves as a bedroom that has been created as well as the addition of a glass railing.

grey and white tones contrast the existing timber and brick elements of the loft

the approach in which the architects took was for all the interior partitions knocked down to form a single space where most of the activities happens. fundamentally, certain elements were preserved and highlighted or ‘reinterpreted’ with another function to establish a dialogue between past and present. a platform has been installed that seemingly floats in the middle of the space to emphasize the change in material. light is maximized through the windows that open facing the internal courtyard and on the top floor an intimate rooftop terrace has been created.

the floating platform was added to serve as the bedroom

the ancient woodwork was restored and painted in white to bring more light into the space

the internal courtyard is the main source in which the house receives its natural light from

certain elements were preserved and reinterpreted with another function

the architects at the start, based the project on what to elements to remove or stay from the original house

the kitchen leads out to the courtyard

stairs leading up to the mezzanine level

the original brick walls were preserved meanwhile the entire roof was cleaned and restored

the upstairs bedroom

the renovated loft is located in valencia, spain

the rooftop terrace

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