Private Residence, Spain
Celebrating art, design and history
Boasting 290 m. in Madrid’s Retiro district, this apartment is a family home and a private gallery for Eva Albarrán and Christian Bourdais. For a couple deeply immersed in contemporary art, it provides the perfect environment to showcase works by their leading artists, blending living space with creativity.
Initially designed in the 1930s by the renowned Madrid-born architect Luis Gutiérrez Soto, the building has been thoughtfully reimagined by architect Laurent Deroo. Deroo has transformed the apartment’s layout, circulation, and orientation, with a particular focus on lighting. The generous use of wood throughout enhances the natural light, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere that permeates the space.
This carefully crafted design perfectly complements the couple’s distinctive collection of furniture. Their admiration for elegant, functional Danish design from the 1950s and 60s shines through in iconic pieces like Børge Mogensen’s 3236 Chair and the Ditzel Lounge Chair by Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel. These mid-century masterpieces are thoughtfully complemented by contemporary wooden furniture, such as Cecilie Manz’s Post Table and Jasper Morrison’s Pon Table, creating a harmonious dialogue between design eras that effortlessly bridges past and present.
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