In this stately residence in Valencia’s Eixample district, the project begins with an exercise in reduction and synthesis. The original layout was defined by a long, dark corridor that segmented the space without adding real value. The architectural response was not only to shorten it, but to dissolve its boundaries—transforming it into a unifying element.
Previously contained, the search for natural light becomes the project’s central structuring force. By removing barriers, light flows freely throughout the home, reaching areas once left in shadow. Its interaction with wood enhances textures and reinforces the perception of spatial continuity. The interplay of light and shadow reveals the depth of the space, transforming it with each shift in intensity and establishing a constant dialogue with its inhabitants.
The entire layout is organized around two wooden volumes that serve as the sole articulating elements. Through a single design gesture, the home is structured without the need for unnecessary walls or doors. This pursuit of essentiality extends to the material palette—a process of distillation that strips away the superfluous, leaving only what is truly necessary.
The result is a fluid living space where architecture erases barriers and explores the thresholds between private and shared life.
