Muxarabi House

A white rectangular volume elevated on pilotis is distributed across two levels defined by a regular reinforced concrete grid. On the upper floor, the bedrooms face northeast, benefiting from the gentle morning sun.

The renovation began with the recognition of the qualities already present in the original architecture.

The existing structure played a fundamental role in this process. The inverted beams allowed the spaces to be reorganized without compromising the integrity of the building.

The original staircase was preserved, but its opening was reoriented toward the living room, allowing for the expansion of the kitchen and improving circulation.

Repainted white, it once again reinforces its presence within the architectural composition. In addition to protecting the bedrooms from direct solar exposure, it filters daylight and creates changing patterns of light and shadow throughout the day. A suspended metal bookshelf, anchored to the columns and aligned with the structural grid, organizes daily activities without interrupting the perception of the space.

The intervention seeks to preserve the intelligence of the architecture, reinforcing principles present in Artigas’s work, such as structural clarity, spatial integration, and the value of collective living. It demonstrates that the continued relevance of modern architecture depends on its ability to remain inhabited, adapted, and reinterpreted by new generations.