House in el Carmen neighborhood by Hugo Mompó Architecture
22/07/2015.
[Valencia] Spain
metalocus, CELIA RODRÍGUEZ
metalocus, CELIA RODRÍGUEZ
The architect Hugo Mompó has taken charge of renovating this three storey house located in the old town of Valencia, built more than a hundred years ago.
Exterior view of the facade. Housing renovation by Hugo Mompó Architecture. Photography © Mariela Apollonio 2015. Click above to see larger image.
Interior view. Housing renovation by Hugo Mompó Architecture. Photography © Mariela Apollonio 2015. Click above to see larger image.
Interior view. Housing renovation by Hugo Mompó Architecture. Photography © Mariela Apollonio 2015. Click above to see larger image.
Interior view. Housing renovation by Hugo Mompó Architecture. Photography © Mariela Apollonio 2015. Click above to see larger image.
Interior view. Housing renovation by Hugo Mompó Architecture. Photography © Mariela Apollonio 2015. Click above to see larger image.
Interior view. Housing renovation by Hugo Mompó Architecture. Photography © Mariela Apollonio 2015. Click above to see larger image.
Interior view. Housing renovation by Hugo Mompó Architecture. Photography © Mariela Apollonio 2015. Click above to see larger image.
Interior view. Housing renovation by Hugo Mompó Architecture. Photography © Mariela Apollonio 2015. Click above to see larger image.
Interior view. Housing renovation by Hugo Mompó Architecture. Photography © Mariela Apollonio 2015. Click above to see larger image.
Interior view. Housing renovation by Hugo Mompó Architecture. Photography © Mariela Apollonio 2015. Click above to see larger image.
Interior view. Housing renovation by Hugo Mompó Architecture. Photography © Mariela Apollonio 2015. Click above to see larger image.
Model. Housing renovation by Hugo Mompó Architecture. Photography © Mariela Apollonio 2015. Click above to see larger image.
First floor plan. Housing renovation by Hugo Mompó Architecture. Click above to see larger image.
Second floor plan. Housing renovation by Hugo Mompó Architecture. Click above to see larger image.
Longitudinal and cross sections. Housing renovation by Hugo Mompó Architecture. Click above to see larger image.
Longitudinal and cross sections. Housing renovation by Hugo Mompó Architecture. Click above to see larger image.
Hugo Mompó's work involved the rehabilitation of the existing roof, which was badly damaged, and the demolition of all interior walls. Achieving a much more open and flexible spaces. The protagonist material of the rehabilitation was wood.
Description of the project by Hugo Mompó architecture
This house is located within a three-storey building in the old quarter of Valencia, built in 1900. The project entails the reconstruction of the old roof and the demolition of all interior walls, leaving the interior empty and spacious.
The new roof is restored to its original condition with the use of Arabic curved tiles, revealing the interior wooden beams and ceramic tiles. The soffit, which was previously hidden by a false ceiling, has now become the main feature of the house.
Hoping to create maximum natural light, two levels are created, the lower for living and the upper for sleeping, connected by a staircase that aims to be a simple steel sculpture.
The house is a flexible environment, with the possibility of having one continuous space or various compartmentalised spaces, according to the needs of its occupants. Wood is the predominant material in this project and a single piece of furniture, also made of wood, provides all the storage that the house needs.
CREDITS. DATA SHEET.
Architect.- Hugo Mompó Architecture + Juan Grau.
Client.- Private.
Surface.- 90 sqm.
Date.- 2015.
Site.- Barrio del Carmen, Valencia, Spain.
