RESERVA BEZARES APARTMENT Apartment

RESERVA BEZARES APARTMENT Apartment

RESERVA BEZARES APARTMENT Apartment is a distinguished residential design project located in Mexico City, exemplifying innovative spatial optimization within a former industrial laboratory building. This sophisticated 653-square-meter apartment, recognized with a Silver A' Design Award in Interior Space Design, masterfully transforms an industrial space into a contemporary family dwelling through thoughtful architectural intervention. The design's primary focus centers on facilitating family life, featuring expansive living and dining areas within a double-height space, complemented by a strategically designed mezzanine level that accommodates additional bedrooms. A defining characteristic of the project is its innovative family room staircase concept, which ingeniously combines vertical circulation with social spaces, creating a multifunctional hub that connects the master bedroom with children's quarters while serving as the heart of the private living areas. The interior design demonstrates exceptional material sophistication through the harmonious integration of concrete and wood elements, particularly evident in the sophisticated wood-screen ceiling system that elegantly conceals technical infrastructure while providing indirect lighting solutions. The spatial arrangement follows a logical progression from public to private zones, beginning with a dramatic double-height entrance area that leads to a tunnel-like passage connecting to private spaces, including an office and bedrooms. The project's material palette emphasizes durability and aesthetic purity, featuring whitened oak flooring contrasting with smooth concrete surfaces, creating a refined industrial aesthetic that pays homage to the building's original character while establishing a contemporary residential atmosphere. The design successfully addresses the challenge of maximizing spatial efficiency within limited floor plates through vertical expansion and innovative programming, resulting in a sophisticated urban dwelling that effectively balances functionality with aesthetic refinement.

residential architecture, industrial conversion, family-centric design, spatial optimization, contemporary interiors, sustainable renovation

— Adam Dawson