Apartamento Finca Roja

Apartamento Finca Roja is a minimalist apartment located in Valencia, Spain, designed by ojjo studio. In 1929, Viedma Vidal designed an extraordinary building, the Finca Roja, a masterpiece that now houses the home and studio of OJJO studio, founded by architects João da Silva and Pep Ruiz. This space, integral to Valencia’s urban fabric, represents both a challenge and a privilege to preserve. It is a place where time stands still, a true home. Four years ago, João and Pep moved to Valencia to start their own practice after working in various firms in Porto, João’s hometown. Seeking better growth prospects, they chose Valencia, where Pep completed his university studies, to begin this new chapter. Their firm focuses on comprehensive projects, including new constructions, renovations, and interior design. Each project begins with the goal of transforming ideas into tangible, livable spaces. Their home-studio, located within the Finca Roja, is the pinnacle of their vision.

Since purchasing the property, it has been a dream realized—a place where living means respecting the building and its history. The project involved a comprehensive renovation, preserving original elements like the wooden windows, decorative ceiling moldings, entrance door, and brick fireplace. The building’s design draws from Dutch Expressionism and Art Deco, foundations that guided the rehabilitation concept to reflect the essence of the Finca Roja. The space is rationally organized with noble materials transforming into linear distribution and storage elements, leaving the original perimeter as a vernacular container for the new design. The fourth-floor apartment features a double bedroom, a single bedroom, a bathroom, a gallery, a studio, an attic storage, and a living-dining area with an integrated kitchen. The day area follows a linear circulation pattern, with spaces interconnected by a mirrored wall that creates a secondary circular pathway.

The two-year renovation was meticulous, ensuring perfection in every detail. The interior design palette was inspired by the building’s iconic facade and chimneys: copper-toned brick, glazed green ceramics, and decorative hydraulic tiles. The rational floor plan creates a stage for materials that bring the exterior’s polychromy inside, echoing Art Deco’s grandeur. Green-veined marble porticoes frame transitions between rooms, referencing the glazed ceramics outside, with walnut wood used for bespoke doors, kitchen, cabinets, and desk, echoing the facade’s brick tones. A light-colored continuous floor mimics the perimeter walls, creating a cohesive environment. Exposed concrete beams and columns, treated as noble elements, connect with the building’s original structure. Mirrors enhance spatial perception, while indirect lighting, velvet, and brass in furnishings and details complete the composition, achieving the desired ambiance.

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