patterned wood and curves frame 18th-century apartment renovation in madrid

Kresta Design revamps 18th-century Madrid apartment

In the historic center of Madrid, Kresta Design reimagines a late 18th-century apartment for the CASAMILC project, preserving its identity while introducing fresh elements. The renovation retains the city’s architectural essence: brick load-bearing walls, timber-framed interiors, and facades adorned with plaster, brick, and granite cladding. At the core of CASAMILC lies a spacious library connecting spaces and guiding transitions between the private, courtyard-facing areas and the street-oriented public zones.

The materiality of the renovation bridges classic and contemporary styles. Classic wooden floors and traditional joinery coexist with current patterns, textures, curved transitions, and folding forms. Portuguese pink marble, metal accents, and bold colors complete the kitchen and bathrooms, introducing a fusion of sophistication and dynamism.

all images by José Hevia, courtesy of Kresta Design

CASAMILC respects the original identity of the building

CASAMILC aims to maintain a sensitive dialogue between its historic structure and the intervention by the team at Kresta Design, respecting the original framework of the building while offering a renewed spatial experience. The central bookcase acts as a transitional space and, lined with book-filled walls, creates visual connections to other rooms and frames views of the square nearby. The focus on spatial flow ensures balance between private and public areas.

The apartment reflects the quintessential residential archetype of Madrid, featuring five-story buildings with orderly facades. The establishment embodies the traditional urban fabric with the rhythmic composition of its facade, punctuated by wrought iron and glass bay windows and wooden joinery balconies. Set against this backdrop, the project by Kresta Design unfolds and enriches the timeless qualities of the space with Memphis-inspired touches, preserving its historical narrative and reinvigorating the living environment at the same time.

Kresta Design reimagines a late 18th-century apartment

lined with book-filled walls, the library creates visual connections to other rooms

at the core of the redesign is a large library connecting spaces and guiding transitions

the renovation retains the hallmarks of Madrid’s urban fabric

metal accents and bold colors complete the kitchen

mint hues saturate the kitchen furniture and walls

portuguese pink marble clads the bathroom

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CASAMILC aims to maintain a sensitive dialogue between its historic structure and the intervention

classic wooden floors and traditional joinery coexist with modern textures

respecting the original framework of the building

the renovation offers a renewed spatial experience

the central bookcase acts as a transitional space

preserving the identity of the apartment

the focus on spatial flow ensures balance between private and public areas

bright red contrasts with the mint-colored surroundings

introducing fresh elements to support contemporary living

curved walls evoke a cozy atmosphere

the color of the walls brings out the hues of the marble

project info:

name: CASAMILC

architects: Lucas y Hernández – Gil, Kresta Design | @krestadesign
location: Madrid, Spain

lead architects: Cristina Domínguez Lucas, Fernando Hernández – Gil Ruano

design team: Lucía Balboa Domínguez, Sara Urriza Nolan, Ana Heredero

photographer: José Hevia