A home by the mountain
Vesper House
Client
Location
Category
Visuals
Furniture
Private
Madrid, Spain
Housing
Utopic
Missana, Sancal & MIDJ
Vesper House:
Project report
As human beings, we are strongly influenced by the atmospheres that surround us, effortlessly shaping our perceptions and altering our attitudes depending on the space we inhabit.
In Vesper House, materiality takes center stage to help fulfill these principles and meet two primary functions: establishing the house’s mood and making each space intuitively recognizable.
To make these goals tangible, a palette of soft colors dominates the walls, ceilings, and floors. This combination of tones creates a natural and pleasant environment; a sense of calm reigns throughout the space.
– Rascafría, Madrid.
A Dialogue Between Tradition and Comfort
Materiality, Atmosphere, and the Art of Transforming Space
The walls are coated with natural mortar using an airy lime base that changes color depending on the light, along with white paint in the brightest rooms. The floors are installed in wood, while in certain areas such as bathrooms, they are made of stone. These combinations of materiality, light, and color shift as the user moves from one end to another, shaping different experiences as they navigate through the layering of walls in Vesper House.
Winter cabins are a symbol of warmth and coziness, evoking a sense of refuge amidst nature. To reinhabit a cozy winter retreat is to create a place where every corner invites relaxation and the enjoyment of the home’s warmth.
It’s about crafting a space that is not only functional but also evokes a deep connection with nature and the comfort of cold days, approached under the aesthetic argument: Aspen Style.
The rehabilitation of a building involves restoring its architectural and heritage essence while adapting it to current needs without losing its historical character. This process includes the restoration of original elements with traditional techniques and the incorporation of technological improvements to ensure energy efficiency and comfort. On the other hand, reinhabiting focuses on rediscovering and optimizing the use of existing spaces, breathing new life into the past with small changes that transform a place, prioritizing the human experience and adapting spaces to new realities.
The house, viewed from the street, exudes rustic charm. The goal is to transform it into a warm and inviting mountain cabin.
The actual state of the house before the renovations. The attic shows the characteristics of a typical mountain place with the use of wood and warm colors.
The renovations incorporate warm, neutral colors and materials to enhance the cozy atmosphere, while elegant finishes will be introduced through carefully selected furniture.
The lighting inspiration balances warmth and functionality, combining soft ambient glows with accent lighting to highlight textures and materials, enhancing the intimate atmosphere.
The collage explores the transformation of a mountain retreat, layering rich wooden textures in deep browns with curated furnishings and subtle accents of lighter tones, evoking the warmth and refined rusticity.
We preserved the home’s authentic character while integrating modern elements in perfect harmony.
Un refugio atemporal
donde tradición y
modernidad se
abrazan en armonía
A timeless retreat
where tradition and
modernity embrace
in harmony
