Tradition and avant-garde interiorism in Madrid’s La Latina borough

Achieving that wow factor that makes a home unique is possible when there is a cutting-edge interior design strategy. This is the case with the T Residence project, a home developed by Avellanar located in the heart of Madrid’s La Latina neighborhood.

The architecture and interior design of T Residence is the work of Raúl Martínez Padilla, who has focused on the interior-exterior connection of the space. And the result has been a resounding success, as this has been one of the project’s greatest achievements. To achieve this, he took into account the location of the apartment, in one of the most distinctive neighborhoods in our country. Its identity is reflected in details that evoke traditional elements, such as the oak wood paneling in the kitchen and the rattan used in the furniture.

Artistically inspired fired clay

But if there is one feature that makes this space unique and connected to tradition, it is the flooring. This project uses the Mondrian set from todobarro in an antique white finish, which covers the floors of the hallways and the kitchen-dining room of the home.

This model is made of fired clay and has an abstract structure of basic shapes. The secret to its effect? Its apparent disorder, which is actually a careful arrangement of simple geometries. The variety of shades means that this floor can be used to create different effects.

Depending on the shades, it can revive older, more traditional atmospheres or even evoke avant-garde pieces. Hence its name, as no one like the Dutch artist can provide such a renewed vision from the purest forms. The fired clay flooring is combined with “Punta Hungría” oak flooring in the living room and bedrooms. The combination of both in key spaces is undoubtedly a winning combination.

Finally, we turn our gaze to the ceiling and find ourselves looking at the vaulted ceiling of the hall, imitating barrel vaults. The result is a tribute to the traditional architecture of the area, so that the interior coexists in harmony with its surroundings, authentic and at the same time cosmopolitan and vibrant.

This is yet another example of how clay brick is present in contemporary architecture. Its aesthetic and functional possibilities make it a versatile and highly topical material. Added to this is the fact that it is sustainable, providing that feeling of serenity we all seek when we enter our homes, which is achieved, among other resources, through the use of organic and natural elements.

Photographs: Carla Capdevila.