Here, the gesture was simple: let it pass through.
A family with a young child moves into their new home. A 1950s regal building, 200 m² that were asking for light.
We opened the dwelling with new openings to the exterior to bring clarity to its core.
The kitchen, enclosed with sliding glass, allows both daylight and views to flow through. Double doors, generous curtains, and large-format pieces expand the perception without forcing it.
We respected the architecture: cornices, moldings, jambs, and paneling.
We paired it with contemporary materials: oak and light stones; herringbone parquet and straight planks to set rhythms and enhance spaciousness. Warm, indirect lighting; automated scenes orchestrating blinds, light, and climate.
The suite is lived as an open spa: dressing room and bathing area merge; the freestanding bathtub looks onto the bay window; the double shower and toilet are veiled behind fluted glass to preserve the light.
A very light palette with accents of aqua green and soft pink.
Organic modernity that does not erase memory.
This Balmes does not add square meters: it enlarges the life that happens within.