The house under renovation is located on the elevated first floor of a unique building from the 60's in Bilbao. The house, which occupies an entire corner of the building, has large windows that overlook a private garden on one side and, on the other, open onto a pedestrian street. Due to its location on the first floor and the original distribution, the main rooms were totally exposed to the street, which generated a total lack of privacy for the owners.

BABELstudio’s main objective was to study the possibilities offered by the property to create an intimate and personal space where daily life would not be affected by the proximity to the street. The two main proposals to achieve this effect were: To enlarge the rooms facing the exterior as much as possible. In this way, the viewer can be placed in a position farther away from the windows, accentuating a less focused horizontal gaze at street level. Working the windows as frames containing filters. These wooden frames contain the various solar and visual protection filters needed for the house. This main objective is combined with the intention of providing the space with a singular sense where the choice of materials and taste for detail are especially valued. The property, coming from the world of design and widely familiar with creativity and love for materials, opted for a careful project in every detail.

The studio pays special attention to the choice of materials and the design of each integrated furniture element, choosing natural materials and neutral tones to create a sense of serenity in the interior. The aim was to create a reflective and bright interior. The overall furniture was entirely designed by BABELstudio. From the design of the kitchen cabinets and handmade handles, to the cupboards, desks and dressers, every detail has been carefully designed to give the space a unique personality. The wall coverings and furniture were made in collaboration with local artisans and cabinet makers.