In Madrid, an old house renovated into a contemporary loft
When a pair of architects undertake a renovation together, there are two things: either the result will be extraordinary, or it will be their last joint project (or even their last project together altogether). If we add to the equation two other people, in this case their children – also architects – and the fact that the house in question was “cave” (in his own words) dark and scattered, with barely 60 m2 of floor space, the risks multiply exponentially.
In the case that concerns us, very fortunately, all ends well, and a conclusion is necessary: “A family that renews together, stays together. » The family is that of architects Rubén Picado and María José de Blas, founders of the company Picado de Blas, who designed an independent house in the Arturo Soria neighborhood for their children, Mateo and Candela, in Madrid.
Little light and little space
As we have already mentioned, the main disadvantages of this house were its lack of light and its cramped conditions. But they weren’t the only ones. It also had other problems inherited from its past, such as dampness and mold on the roof, caused by the public terrace located directly above.
