Kēki house
The commission consists of the renovation of a standalone house from the 1950s, located in the Nervión neighbourhood. It is a three-storey building in a historicist style, renovated in the 1980s. The project focuses on the reorganisation of the outdoor spaces, the ground floor and, to a lesser extent, the first floor, whilst respecting the original fabric of the building, including its ironwork, mouldings and rooftops.
New access points and a swimming pool are created at the rear, redefining the hierarchy of the outdoor spaces, which were previously disjointed and lacked a clear spatial logic. The staircase, previously a simple vertical connector, becomes the central axis of the project, organising circulation and giving the home greater spatial fluidity, while also adding a sculptural quality that enhances the identity of the house.
The ground floor is conceived as an open-plan space, where the living areas—kitchen, dining room, lounge and study—are visually connected through glass partitions that provide acoustic insulation without fragmenting the whole, enhancing the sense of spaciousness and spatial continuity. A large dark steel box frames the connection to the garden, reinforcing the relationship between the interior and exterior. The staircase, clad in wood, adds warmth and contrasts with the transparency of the lower level. On this level, a toilet and a lift enhance functionality, ensuring accessibility and comfort.
On the first floor, the master suite features a bathroom with a double-basin unit and an oak vanity unit. Glass partitions separate the shower and toilet, allowing the space to be either open-plan or partitioned off, depending on the user’s needs. The design seeks to strike a balance between privacy and spatial continuity.
