In Madrid’s historic core, architecture studio JOTAJOTA—joined by collaborators Luis Gil and Diego Sacristán—has unveiled Chromatic Home, a transformative renovation that shatters conventional domestic hierarchies. Through radical spatial experimentation and vibrant chromatic volumes, the project advocates for flexible living, multifunctionality, and experiential design, seamlessly weaving historical layers with contemporary intervention.
The design process began with a critical discovery: beneath the existing flooring lay original hydraulic tile flooring, a signature of Madrid’s architectural heritage. The architects restored this canvas and expanded it with a dark border, creating a unified foundation that honors the past. Anchoring this tapestry are three audacious, freestanding volumes in red, blue, and green, strategically placed to organize space without rigid boundaries.
The red volume forms the social nucleus—a sculptural island linking kitchen, dining, and living areas. Clad in matte mosaic tile, its large opening frames communal activities while preserving spatial continuity. Meanwhile, the blue volume serves dual purposes: one side features warm wood shelving for books and personal items; the other houses twin bathroom sinks behind a mirrored surface, amplifying light. Finally, the green volume guides movement toward the main bedroom, acting as a storage-filter between private and shared zones. Inside, vibrant yellow tiles line the ensuite bathroom, creating an intimate environmental counterpoint.
Crucially, these elements function as “furniture rather than architecture,” added without altering structural fabric. Mobile partitions—sliding, hinged, and pivoting—allow optional space division into smaller capsules, ensuring the home’s open flow remains uncompromised. Drawing inspiration from Robert Venturi’s Complexity and Contradiction, the design embraces contrasting juxtapositions: old and new coexist, bold colors highlight original patina, and fixed volumes interact with fluid circulation.
Hiperfocal’s photography captures how these chromatic interventions elevate the restored flooring, proving that renovation in Madrid can be both radical and respectful. Chromatic Home stands as a manifesto for non-hierarchical space—where color, history, and adaptability choreograph modern living.