Fencing & Decking

 The objective of this project was to create a diaphanous house with a sensation of spaciousness, which was achieved by utilizing the five large windows in the dining room lounge to their full extent. The original open wall was an important decorative feature along the interior wall opposite the entrance. The layout of this loft was planned on different levels: On the lower floor of 860 sq ft, the day zone, dining room, lounge, kitchen and bedroom suite are housed. In spite of sharing the same space, the zones have been subtly separated. The main door is concealed behind the kitchen so that even from the hall the intimacy of the whole dwelling is maintained. In the same way, the steel staircase, which leads up to the attic, serves as a defining feature between the kitchen and lounge. The bedroom suite is hidden behind a wall that does not quite reach the ceiling, heightening the sensation of fluidity in the loft. This zone can be isolated from the lounge in a very practical manner by way of sliding doors. The 16 ft height of this space has enabled the installation of an attic in which the work study and a guest bathroom are housed. Thus the original 860 sq ft of the dwelling is increased by 194 sq ft, which creates greater possibilities for this house. This zone opens up onto the ground floor so that the spaciousness gained from the ceiling height is not spoiled. The upper terrace is reached from the second level by way of a staircase with protruding steps joined onto one of the walls. The interior design, carried out by Olatz de Ituarte, has been the defining factor in the palette of colors. While green and natural colors predominate the shades, a contrast is made with the white doors and windows. The furniture is modern and functional but not as minimalist as what is found in most loft dwellings.
The attic is converted into a practical study and guest bathroom. The bookcase is made from MDF lacquered in white and fits perfectly into the   available space. The floor of the study has been covered with a natural colored sisal carpet. The bathroom follows the style of the stone wall, and the
sink is inlaid into dark wenge colored wood and an acid treated glass wall, which screens without being fully opaque.