Location
Madrid, Spain
Completion Date
2024
Scope
Interior Design, FF&E
Director
Katherine Von Berner
Project Manager
Lorea Domínguez
Alexandra Klein
CD Supervisor
Jhan Chavarría
General Contractor
Inner XXI
Photography
Mariola Soberón
In Madrid, where domestic architecture often carries the weight of history, the most compelling interventions are rarely those that seek contrast. Instead, they negotiate with the existing fabric—quietly, precisely—allowing the past to remain legible while introducing an entirely contemporary way of living.
Equally considered is the integration of the client's private art collection. Rather than treating artworks as decorative additions, each piece was carefully studied and positioned to establish a dialogue with the architecture, the natural light, and the material palette.
The living area is conceived less as a formal salon than as a landscape of conversation. A generous sectional sofa anchors the room, surrounded by integrated shelving, custom cabinetry, and carefully framed views toward Madrid's characteristic balconies.
Oak becomes the project's unifying language. It wraps ceilings, walls, cabinetry, and architectural details in a continuous skin that dissolves the traditional distinction between furniture and architecture. The recurring rhythm of finely crafted timber battens introduces texture without ornament, filtering light across surfaces while establishing a measured cadence throughout the home.
The furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) elevate the residence beyond bespoke craftsmanship into the realm of collectible design. Carefully assembled from some of Italy's most celebrated manufacturers, the selection reflects a commitment to enduring quality, exceptional craftsmanship, and timeless design.
The kitchen adopts an altogether different expression while remaining entirely coherent with the rest of the residence. Painted cabinetry, checkerboard stone flooring, black worktops, and finely detailed hardware reinterpret the language of a traditional European kitchen through contemporary precision.
Private rooms continue this narrative of calm refinement. Bedrooms are intentionally quiet, composed through muted textiles, integrated wardrobes, concealed lighting, and a palette that privileges texture over colour.
Upholstered headboards, woven rugs, and natural fabrics soften the architectural rigor, producing interiors that feel restorative rather than decorative. Every view, every axis, every built-in element has been resolved with exceptional clarity.
