Designed by: @iterarearquitectos

Captured by: @david_zarzoso

Casa Nido emerges from a tense yet respectful dialogue with the memory of the existing walls. Rather than imposing itself on the original structure, the house inhabits it anew from within. A contemporary volume is inserted between the existing masonry party walls, creating a sheltered living space protected by the historic fabric that surrounds it. The project establishes a relationship between the original construction and the new intervention, allowing both to remain distinct.

Towards the interior of the plot, the house opens onto a courtyard with a monastic character. Conceived as a quiet extension of the main living area, the courtyard provides a sheltered space defined by simple, solid lines. Here, Mediterranean light and the shadows cast throughout the day become the main architectural elements, shaping the atmosphere and rhythm of everyday life.

The interior layout moves away from traditional compartmentalization in favour of a fluid spatial arrangement, both horizontally and vertically. A continuous double-height space connects the courtyard with the ground and upper floors. The bedroom and bathroom occupy a more private area, defined by the central staircase core. Finished in stone, this core also incorporates functional spaces for storage and building services, bringing together the practical elements of the house within a single architectural feature.

The material approach is robust on the exterior and light and restrained within. The original brick walls remain exposed, while untreated plaster preserves the traces of previous openings. The new volume is finished in lime plaster, allowing the existing structure to retain its presence. Stone flooring extends across the interior, continuing into the staircase, shower cladding and countertops. Light enters from the courtyard and extends throughout the house, connecting its different spaces into a continuous environment.