Marina Apartment

This top-floor apartment is located where Calle de la Marina meets the Port. A compact, introverted yet otherwise typical second residence for a couple, it has been radically remodeled using principles from small-scale naval architecture: freeing all useful space from the unnecessary, leaving only pure form. The square layout is organized around a compact wooden cabin containing the toilet, closets, laundry room, and installations. The main spaces are symmetrically balanced around it: kitchen and storage to the right, living and sleeping areas facing the front, and bathing to the left.

The vessel-like concrete interior is finished with light grey ecological microcement, inspired by the raw concrete docks visible nearby. The exposed installations—composed of 65% recycled copper piping, fittings, and light fixtures—stretch across the solid surfaces, emitting a warm glow, perhaps the only decorative feature in the apartment, while methodically aligning with specific uses.

Two pure white volumes define the wet areas: the kitchen island and the bathtub. Positioned in the open space, these bold elements appear to float above the floor, creating an elegant and exclusive atmosphere within the otherwise minimalistic architecture.

The efficient use of space is a key feature of the project, where beds, sofas, bespoke PFC marine wooden furniture, and integrated closets double as storage. Underfloor heating is a sustainable choice, significantly reducing carbon emissions and eliminating the need for radiators in the space.

Despite its limited square footage, the apartment feels spacious due to the seamless connection between the interior and exterior, which doubles the living area by allowing natural light and the sea breeze to flow in.