On our way to the first project meeting, while on a walking tour of the existing offices, we had noticed that the curtains were drawn (in order to minimize reflection on the computer screens) and much of the surrounding landscape and natural light was obstructed.
The House of Love is part of a row housing complex consisting of four attached homes with shared walls—almost like a box caged on all sides, desperately seeking light and space.
The veteran two-story structure, meticulously designed in the 1960s, has remained as-is for the past six decades, apparently lovingly enjoyed by the same family living there the entire time
The challenge was to change the standard plan of the apartment, which did not fit the needs of the clients and to customize the space to their dreams. We wanted to create a sense of inviting and spacious space to the relatively small entrance area, 55 sqm.
