The work completely exposed the 120 square meters of the house, the finishes, although innovative at the time, having become obsolete. “We had several challenges to overcome: first, to design a very functional space, with a bold design and marked with our personal imprint. The second challenge concerned the installations and their concealment, because it was necessary to leave the floor and ceiling exposed to obtain the maximum possible height”explain the designers.
The textured surface of Inalco's Totem porcelain stoneware, reminiscent of stone, is applied in bathrooms, kitchens and living rooms. The thicknesses vary, but the format remains constant at 3×1 meter.
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The sink, hidden in the kitchen cupboards.
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2E+1L Arquitectura solved this problem with great insight, resulting in solutions that create a surprising atmosphere in the apartment. “Underfloor heating warms you without visible radiators; the house is air-conditioned through small cracks in the ceiling, and light appears and shines, but you don't know where it comes from. This is due, on the one hand, to home automation, which regulates and automates the switching on and off of lights, and on the other hand, to the fact that lighting is always integrated into another element, disappearing when 'eye “explain the architects.
The blue shelf conceals the access door to the master bedroom.
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Open access. On the left, the Pippi stools by MIDJ, winners of the German Design Award in 2021.
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“Similarly, the elements are not always what they seem: for example, the bathtub is hidden under a seat (and, when opened, a tap appears from part of the cabinet), the “access to the room is via a shelf, the bathroom sometimes takes the form of a corridor, a simple bathroom with shower, or even a complete bathroom with bathtub-sauna”they continue.
