ARCHITECTURAL FOCUS
LIFELONG LIVING FOUND
BEYOND THE FAMILY KIN HOUSING
In the vibrant metropolis of Madrid stands a small architectural masterpiece that aims to be far more than just a house for age-appropriate living - it stands for the values and visions of a modern , multigenerational society . In every detail of its design principles , which are characterized by durability and flexibility , this intergenerational house embodies a concept for lifelong living . The choice of ceramic façade and tile design was not a random decision .
The story of this house begins with a vision : the vision of Ignacio G Galán and OF Architects , who were commissioned by an elderly couple to create a home that would last into the future and fulfil the needs of generations to come . The design for the “ Beyond the
Family Kin Housing ” will therefore be the opposite of a stand-alone family home that isolates itself . Through open and barrier-free spatial design , it encourages residents and their surroundings to create alternative forms of living in which community , retreat , individuality , and collective togetherness can claim their space equally and flexibly . In its urban design , adaptability , and free accessibility , the architecture takes into account the needs of both a long-lived aging population and future generations .
Ceramic façade and historic shed roof interpreted in a modern way
The bold exterior of the building is characterized by its shed roof and the blue ceramic façade of the
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