flexible home

What does it mean to design a residential building that can evolve with its inhabitants over time?  The project reinterprets the calm presence of its predecessor — a modest house with a bay window and raised terrace — and transforms it into an open structural system that allows for spatial and generational flexibility. Positioned to define the urban edge while opening toward a tree-lined corner, the building achieves balance and lightness within its neighborhood. The use of prefabricated components and large glass openings enables efficient construction and creates bright, modern interiors that can adapt as life changes.

In which way can structure and form accommodate changing needs while maintaining coherence?  A clear and efficient column structure forms the backbone of the building, reducing the number of load-bearing walls and allowing interior spaces to evolve without major interventions. Built-in furniture seamlessly integrates with partition walls, embedding storage and functionality into the architecture. This structural clarity supports multiple layouts — from open-plan living to more defined configurations — ensuring adaptability while preserving spatial logic and coherence.

How can materiality and detailing create a resilient, atmospheric, and timeless architecture?  The façade is composed of light plaster and brick surfaces, combining robustness with a calm material expression. Curved prefabricated wall elements introduce a precise decorative rhythm, while stepbacks in the façade articulate the building volume and relate it to the surrounding urban scale. The consistent use of natural materials and controlled detailing ensures a clear, rational appearance. The result is a structure that combines durability, flexibility, and a strong architectural presence within its context.