The Empty Home is a minimal residence situated in Valencia, Spain, designed by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. Located in a captivating city close to Valencia, a home with a wealthy historical past from the twentieth century stands tall on the primary road. Whereas the prevailing façade and constructing footprint are protected, the quantity of the constructing exceeds the necessities for the brand new undertaking. In response to this problem, the designer proposes to remodel the inside area in ruins in an modern manner. From the outside, the previous façade retains its character, holding the road’s scenic high quality from one other period intact. The antelope grey remedy unifies the façade’s tone, making a seamless integration. Upon getting into the home, guests are transported to a different time. The inside area is fully remodeled, with solely the necessities enclosed and air-conditioned, whereas a triple-height quantity creates an area that can be utilized all year long in a Mediterranean local weather.

The day space is in proximity to a dividing wall, with a generously sized pool that seemingly disappears into the horizon of the Valencian fields. The visitor room and the multipurpose room cleverly resolve the change of route of the positioning, with two items separated by just a few millimeters. The remaining area on this ground is left empty, leaving us to marvel in regards to the limitless depth of the panorama. The night time space is located transversally, framing the views like a bridge. The master suite is positioned above the lounge with the identical orientation, and the sloping roofs with an entrance of sunshine from above create a ground plan that can evolve over time. In a ravishing gesture, the designer reuses the wooden from the previous beams of the home in ruins to assemble the furnishings, giving it a brand new life. Just like the area of the home, the fabric turns into one thing remodeled, including to the richness of the design.

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