Mila House / Isla ArchitectsSave this picture! Luis Daz DazArchitects: Isla ArchitectsAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:2809 ftYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2024 PhotographsPhotographs:Luis Daz DazManufacturersBrands with products used in this architecture project Manufacturers: AutoDesk, BANDALUX, FSB Franz Schneider Brakel, Cocinart, FARO Barcelona, Hager, Huguet, ICONICO, Ladrillerias Mallorquinas, Robert McNeel & Associates Lead Architects: Marta Coln de Carvajal Sals & Juan Palencia de Sarri (isla) More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. The idea of renovating a mid-terrace hometucked between a small street and an alleychanged radically when the opportunity arose to purchase the adjacent plot, a long, narrow strip measuring 25 meters long by just 2.5 meters wide, built edge to edge. This allowed for the creation of large openings onto the new courtyard, and the project transformed into an exploration of all possible ways to bring light into the homes: sliding windows flush with the wall exterior, vertical and horizontal pivoting panels, arched French doors, circular skylights, guillotine windows, and liftable panes.Save this picture!Save this picture!Inside the main house, spaces were opened and reorganized to adapt to the new configuration: an old garage was converted into a living room overlooking the alley, the kitchen was relocated to connect with the courtyard, a large playroom with overhead light was created on the first floor, the bathroom was aligned with the rear faade and given access to an intermediate terrace, and the bedrooms were stacked and connected via new staircases.Save this picture!Save this picture!In the elongated plot (the "llonganissa"), a tiny guest house was designed, utilizing the full width of the structure. The wall facing the courtyard was opened completely to fit a kitchen that doubles as a "chiringuito", with a liftable window. On the first floor, a double-height space serves as the bedroom, while the south end is arranged as a linear bathroom between the staircase and the corridor. At the opposite end of the plot, a garage-studio completes the northern edge of the courtyard.Save this picture!Save this picture!The projects materiality was distilled to three elements: lime mortarwhite and smooth for the interiors, earthy and textured for the faadesgreen unified carpentry, and a custom Palladian-style floor. Developed locally and specifically for the project, the flooring features subtly mismatched, irregularly placed tiles that unify and bring character to both homes.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessAbout this officeMaterialsWoodStoneMaterials and TagsPublished on February 24, 2025Cite: "Mila House / Isla Architects" [Casa Mila / Isla Architects] 24 Feb 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1027157/mila-house-isla-architects&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream