Architect Andreína Raventós has unveiled the ‘Amanece con ALBA’ apartment for Casa Decor 2024, a groundbreaking and energy-efficient nomadic home
Architect Andreína Raventós, in collaboration with home automation firm Niessen, has unveiled a sustainable vision for modern living. The ‘Amanece con ALBA’ loft is a testament to eco-conscious design, blending modularity, natural light, and Smart technology. This innovative project reimagines the traditional loft concept. By creating a house within a house, the architects have maximised space and even recreated a terrace with natural vegetation and warm lighting throughout the interior. It is a modular and portable home that provides various uses thanks to the modular furniture that can be adjusted to change the space to suit the evolving needs of the homeowners or, indeed, the change in location of the home itself.
Every detail of the ‘Amanece con ALBA’ home has been designed to maximise efficiency in order to create a nomadic, modular, and adaptable living space and to minimise the impact on the environment. Its individual components can be rearranged to suit its occupants, providing a practical, comfortable, and sustainable solution for those with changing needs or those who frequently relocate.
To address the challenge of limited natural light, Raventós recognised an opportunity to improve the home’s adaptability. By integrating a modular design with advanced lighting technology, she has created a space that can adjust to various environments, ensuring optimal well-being throughout the day. Niessen’s home automation system allows residents to personalise the lighting settings with a choice of features at their disposal, including its energising ‘Sunrise Mode’ for mornings and a soothing ‘Sunset Mode’ for relaxing evenings.
The wooden floors and ornate coffered ceiling offer a nostalgic touch and a sense of timelessness. The neutral and warm colour palette, combined with natural materials, underscores Niessen’s commitment to sustainability.
Drawing inspiration from traditional Japanese architecture, the architect has integrated modernised Shoji panels crafted from recycled materials and 3D printed by ABB robots with Nagami design. These panels resemble flowing curtains and not only provide privacy but also enhance the natural light, creating a soft, diffused glow.
Collaborating on this project with Niessen were Aquaclean (curtains), Tres Grifería (washbasin and shower taps), Harmony (ceramic tiles), Levantina The Stone Company (porcelain flooring), Museum Surfaces (countertops), and Geberit (bathroom fixtures: toilet, push-button and wall-mounted shower trap).
