The House That Splits by Voluar Arquitectura, also known as The House of Forking Paths, embodies a rich exploration of time, space, and nature-inspired adaptability. Influenced by Jorge Luis Borges, the residence unfolds with each movement, challenging the idea of space as static.
The renovation, carried out in a beautiful building from the early 1930s, covers 140 square meters and has ceilings over 3 meters high throughout most of the home.
This 700 square meters isolated single-family house, with a CLT wood structure, was designed for a family with small children who trusted Ábaton for the project. In this case, the studio developed the interior design and landscaping projects, as well as took care of the architecture and construction.
A consolidated landscape surrounded by gardens with big trees within the metropolis of Madrid is the fortunate starting point of this minimalist Spanish house.
The owners of this dwelling wanted to build an ABATON house, but it was crucial for them from the very beginning to achieve the feeling of a “home”. This is why we thought it would be better to refurbish an existing house with a consolidated plan and garden that would later accommodate the contemporary architecture that we proposed.
Egue y Seta have turned an old Madrid house from the 50´s into a new and welcoming home to a young couple with kids. Description by Egue y Seta: Mix all ingredients thoroughly, and let cool. Serve generously and prepare yourself to share with family and friends a delicious home with a happy ending and a savoury
