Francesc Rife has unveiled his latest project, Apartment Philippe, designed for a family with three young children and located in the iconic building of Valencia's "Red Farm". The design concept is closely related to the new lifestyle of the modern city, while using textiles as inspiration to create a flexible spatial language in an otherwise small site.

Textiles, which combine practical and comfortable properties, are widely used in apartments, where they can easily and freely change the space, while simplifying the construction process and reducing labor costs. Drawing on the style of Japanese houses, the interior curtains blur the objective scale of the space and delineate the soft functional boundaries in various forms such as obscurity, shading, and opening.

The tatami has the potential for versatility, allowing the owner to place a traditional Japanese futon (a cotton mat used as a seat or bed in Japan) on it, as a seating area or as a children's room and guest room when needed, and to convert the two "rooms" into a multi-functional or play space.

The historical footprint of the building is reflected in the open floor of the dining room, kitchen and living room, some of which are laid with Valencian bricks recycled from different areas, while the rest are made of micro-cement to soften the environment and make the structure stand out. Damaged parts of the original fireplace were restored and the rest painted the same neutral gray paint as the walls.

Inside, a black aspen table can be opened or folded according to the space function and needs, which can be used for office or daily dining. Integrated custom furniture plays an important role in the apartment, which is also a new design concept practice of Francesc Rife studio.