DOMEHOME by EME 157 Studio expands existing home in Aravaca
DOMEHOME project by EME 157 includes expansion of a single-family home House In Aravaca, madrid, added a new floor to accommodate a separate apartment for the son of the family.of Refurbishment The main focus is on converting the previously unused terrace on the top floor into a habitable space. The design process begins by considering the exterior, focusing on how it will complement the existing exterior. brick A house covered with plants. In order to maintain balance without making the height too high, the design adopts a dome shape, increasing the interior height and dignity of the space, and reducing the perceived height from the exterior.
Selection of cork Because the new floor contributes to its unique properties, both in terms of materiality and insulation, in contrast to the solidity of the brick in the rest of the house. In keeping with the overall design strategy, the vault features zinc.
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A large circular skylight illuminates the interior of the house
The internal layout, based on the desire to prioritize panoramic views, consists of 50 square meters on the ground floor, which accommodates the entrance, bedroom and bathroom. The upper floor measures 130 square meters and is divided into private and public areas. The private zone contains the bedroom and bathroom, while the public space integrates an open kitchen, dining room and living room with large north-facing windows. A large circular skylight that originally illuminated the stairwell fills the room with natural light.
Simple materials characterize the interiors, with mortar floors, polished stainless steel for countertops and showers, and plywood and linoleum for furniture. design team EME 157 experiments with the contrast between cold and warm materials. Exposed original concrete beams and columns create a contrast with new slender circular metal columns painted sky blue, blending seamlessly with the breathtaking views outside.
EME 157 transforms Madrid’s Aravaca house and adds new floors to independent apartments
Architects decorate brick houses with unique domed shapes covered with plants
Through the renovation, the previously unused terrace on the top floor will be transformed into a functional living space.
The dome-shaped design maintains a balanced height and expands internal space.