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by Team IAnD
Photography: Miguel de
Guzman; courtesy the architects
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Imagine living in the heart of the city
with all amenities at arm’s length; and the added bonus of the luxuries of country
living! Ar. Idoia Otegui of i! arquitectura makes this a
realty in Madrid…
It is often said that we cannot have it
all and that we always desire what we don’t have. But sometimes, it happens…
sometimes dreams come true.
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This
chalet in Madrid is situated on the twelfth floor in a 1960’s tower. Typical of a chalet, the apartment has two
levels and is accessed via a beautifully landscapes garden on all sides that
steps up to a wooden deck with a kidney-shaped roof-top swimming pool reminiscent
of kind in decadent American road motels.
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The house
has a built-up area of 80 sq. m. across both floors. Open to the elements on
all sides, the ground floor houses a living room with a marble chimney and a
wooden boiserie and directly exits to the garden. An open kitchen is flanked by
an exterior dining space. A spacious bedroom with ensuite dressing room; a
bathroom and a terrace both with views of the Madrid Mountains complete the
ensemble.
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The
little country-style home is highlighted by its simplicity and pragmatism; its
appeal lay in its doll-house like interiors and almost dream-like vistas, high
above amidst the sky.
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Spiral
stairs lead to the floor above, landing into the heart of the house - a subtle
cosy space - a padded octagon with 360º windows to sit down, meditate, read,
hold meetings, for nothing, to contemplate Madrid as if we were a fish eye!
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The
little home offers marvellous 360º views of the city despite its central
location, complete with a pharmacy and bar, literally at its feet!
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