Spanish architecture firm Destudio has renovated a penthouse in Valencia with a large outdoor terrace that overlooks the city’s bustling Turia gardens.
Named Ático Curvo, the 225 square-metre apartment is characterised by soft architectural lines and circular accents, featuring a curved glass-panelled facade that offers panoramic views of Valencia.
The large glass facade of Ático Curvo offers expansive views of Valencia
The interior scheme was conceived to frame these sweeping views, resulting in a pared-back, minimalist interior that serves as a backdrop to the vibrant cityscape.
“Our main objective was always to underline these breathtaking views,” Destudio‘s creative director Gabi Ladaria told Dezeen. “To achieve this, we removed anything that might detract attention from them within the main living spaces.”
The studio created open-plan living areas
Stripping the space of unnecessary partitions, the designers created an open-plan living area to allow for fluid transitions between the living areas and to enable natural light to flow freely around the apartment.
“We created bespoke storage around the perimeter of the interior to ensure unobstructed views of the city,” explained Ladaria.
“We chose to incorporate soft furnishings and curved edges to ensure cohesion throughout the interior and to create a holistic design with a flowing quality.”
The apartment showcases natural, earthy shades to not distract attention from the view
The studio sourced local materials where possible, combining light porcelain floor tiles with oakwood furnishings and clay mortar to create a neutral colour palette with muted tones.
“The materiality of the house continues with the idea of the project, which is none other than to focus attention on the views of the Turia,” said Ladaria. “We intended to create a relaxed and cosy atmosphere, from which they could be enjoyed and appreciated.”
The studio incorporated rounded edges and curved accents
With its design, the studio aimed to blur the boundary between the interior and exterior living spaces, replicating key indoor spaces on the balcony.
“We find not only an outdoor living and dining area but also a solarium replicating the interior bedroom, an outdoor bath and an open kitchen that joins the interior kitchen to double its surface area through a hidden window,” Ladaria explained.
The studio intended for these outdoor spaces to be viewed as a natural extension of the interior, utilising the expansive glass facade to “delete the line dividing the interior from the exterior”.
The studio replicated key indoor living spaces on the outdoor terrace
All four bedrooms are situated on the lower level of the property, with the primary suite featuring expansive floor-to-ceiling glass windows that open directly onto the outdoor terrace.
A sculptural staircase moulded from black cast iron leads to the upper level, where a cinema room, study and reading area are tucked away.
The interior features a helical staircase made from black cast iron and natural wood
Described by the studio as the “lesser-used spaces”, these areas were positioned where access to the view is most limited.
Other recently completed residential projects in Valencia include Virtua Lab’s refurbishment of Casa Gesso and Paloma Bau’s reimagining of a 1920s historic home.
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