The project transforms a small eighteenth-century storehouse into a modern dwelling, blending restoration with contemporary design. The original three main facades are preserved while leveraging necessary repairs to introduce a new north-facing wall for indirect sunlight and modern amenities.
Localized interventions compact all necessary new functions, making the building fit for inhabitation while maintaining historical integrity. Additionally, a reconfigured hearth, crafted out of reused bricks from the derelict baker oven, remains a focal point, marrying functionality with historical significance. The industrial aesthetic of the interior reflects the building's original utilitarian function, with a stainless-steel kitchen and concrete elements.
The elements were added for contemporary use while leaving the overall space intact. Based on the rule of 3, the hearth is simultaneously a heat source, a stair, and a bathroom compacted into one continuous piece of furniture. As a sculptural piece, the concrete, masonry, and steel construction avoids touching the fragile existing timber frame and floorboards while gently leading up to the bedrooms in the attic.
