Barcelona's architecture studio Takk has been actively engaged in converting a large industrial warehouse-like space into a cozy home. This renovation project presented unique challenges, especially when it came to creating a child's room. Instead of the conventional approach of adding partition walls, the firm ingeniously utilized leftover construction materials to construct a tiny house-like bedroom on wheels.

Unconventional Home Renovation Inspires Creative Reuse

Creating Roma's Bedroom

The named Roma's bedroom brings to mind the Stable Stack. When architects Mireia Luzárraga and Alejandro Muiño realized that adapting a 400-sq-m (roughly 4,300-sq-ft) industrial building into a typical home layout would be prohibitively expensive in terms of heating and cooling such a voluminous space, they came up with this innovative solution.To provide a safe play area for the young one, a space on wheels was created. This allows for easy movement around the changing layout of the larger industrial space as the renovation progresses. The bedroom was built using leftover construction materials such as concrete blocks, drywall sheets, and wood, with natural wool and recycled cotton insulation. A combination of novel bubble windows and typical PVC operable windows add to its charm.Inside, the interior is arranged similar to a tiny house, albeit even smaller. In colder winter months, the better insulated lower floor serves as the main sleeping area, providing ample space for toys and studying. In summer, the child can use a wooden ladder to access an exposed loft-style bedroom area, which is expected to be cooler.

Challenges and Inspirations

Although the usefulness of this setup is limited to rather unusual circumstances, Takk hopes it will inspire others to creatively reuse similar industrial buildings. "Roma's bedroom is an example of how housing codes can be adapted to suit environmental factors while offering a more liberated and enjoyable experience," says Takk. It challenges modern design and architecture to address the Climate Crisis. Despite the seemingly rigid and repetitive regulations regarding home spatial characteristics, this project showcases the potential for renewal in the housing industry.This unique renovation not only demonstrates the creativity and resourcefulness of Takk Studio but also offers valuable insights into sustainable and innovative home design. It shows that with a little ingenuity and the use of leftover materials, even the most challenging spaces can be transformed into functional and beautiful homes.