Architect’s Compact Minimalist Apartment with Smart Storage, Madrid 47sqm/506sqft

Designed as his own home, architect Iñigo Palazón of DIIR transformed this once compartmentalised 47sqm/506sqft apartment in Madrid's Chamberí neighbourhood into a single open space, eliminating almost every door and partition. Instead, the renovation uses raised platforms, integrated joinery, and multifunctional furniture to define each living area while maintaining a continuous sense of space. A U-shaped granite platform with integrated furniture forms the living room, whilst a freestanding double-sided storage unit helps zone the kitchen, dining and bedroom space. Throughout the apartment, warm timber is paired with granite, metal, and textured finishes, creating a balanced material palette that feels both refined and inviting.

00:00-00:52 Introduction
00:52-01:27 Location
01:27-03:27 Floor Plan
03:27-04:40 Living Area
04:40-06:01 Kitchen
06:01-07:09 Dining Area
07:09-08:06 Bedroom
08:06-08:54 Bathroom
08:54-09:13 Laundry
09:13-10:37 Conclusion