24/12/2025
What makes the center of Madrid so striking is that, behind the walls of the capital’s most historic and storied buildings, you find beautifully renovated homes that surprise you the moment you step inside. This creates a modern play of contrasts that is incredibly stimulating. The case of this apartment, located in a residential building in the heart of the city near Glorieta de Bilbao, was exactly that.
Its 70 square meters were poorly distributed—highly compartmentalized, featuring a winding hallway and three alcove-style bedrooms. The home required a comprehensive renovation, which even included unexpected structural reinforcements due to rotting wooden floor joists. Over the years, previous modifications had hidden all the charm typical of mid-century Madrid apartments. de las grandes apuestas fue la luminaria que, en fue la luminaria que, en forma de elemento lineal tridimensional, recorre de punta a punta la vivienda. One of the boldest design choices was the lighting, which runs through the home from end to end as a three-dimensional linear element. Classic plaster moldings and a stunning Italian opal glass lamp in the dining room are other details that forge the character of this casual, relaxed space—an ideal spot to recharge after a long trip and enjoy life in the heart of the capital.
After the renovation, the space felt ready, almost as if it had been designed in the 1920s. The owner's lifestyle, combined with her original taste and artistic interests, were key to creating an eclectic and personal décor, featuring bold mixes and daring combinations.
After the renovation, the space felt ready, almost as if it had been designed in the 1920s. The owner's lifestyle, combined with her original taste and artistic interests, were key to creating an eclectic and personal décor, featuring bold mixes and daring combinations.
Project: Arroyo Arquitectos ()
Photography: Nacho Uribe Salazar ()
