Head of the project — Serhii Makhno
Lead architects — Maryna Agafonova, Bohdan Agafonov
Type
Private residention
Location
Valencia, Spain
Area
Concept
TEAM
CHALLENGE:
The intense Valencian sun and the nearby road exposed the entire interior of the house to view. At the same time, the surrounding cliffs and landscape set an incredibly high standard of beauty.
Our task was to renovate the existing structure while preserving its original architecture, creating comfort for future residents, and ensuring the house could stand aesthetically alongside nature itself — never an easy challenge.
A DYNAMIC VALENCIAN FACADE
To bring this unfinished house back to life within the dramatic Valencian landscape, every decision had to feel deeply local — from materials and design to architectural technologies.
That is why we revived Celosía corredera — a traditional Valencian system of dynamic solar shading that has nearly disappeared in the age of air conditioning.
We wrapped the facade with a screen of vertical rotating wooden louvers that continuously transform the relationship between light, shadow, air, and privacy.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY: SHADE + AIR
Local architects historically relied on natural tools like shade and ventilation to create comfort in hot climates. The dynamic facade allows these elements to be controlled naturally: reducing heat gain, creating privacy, allowing air circulation, softening sunlight, and still preserving the connection to the landscape.
SPACES OF REVALENCIA
After the renovation, the empty concrete shell transformed into a contemporary and comfortable home with parking on the ground floor.
On the second floor, next to the kitchen, we created a cozy dining area with quadropod walls and a large communal table. The living room on this level features sculptural objects and a signature MAKHNO light fixture.
The third floor contains the bedroom and access to the upper terrace with a pool and lounge area.
The entire house follows the principles of emotional minimalism.
MATERIAL LOCALIZATION
The interior palette draws from colors native to the region — terracotta, clay, warm earth tones.
The materials also reference Valencian architectural traditions: ceramic floor tiles in the bedroom, aged wood behind the bed, textile wall panels, clay-finished walls in the living room. The facade louvers are traditionally made of wood as well.
RENOVATION BY MAKHNO
At MAKHNO, we know how to bring spaces back to life — from historic buildings to contemporary structures.
If you are looking for a renovation that respects local traditions, ecological technologies, and the individuality of the future living experience, we would be glad to create it together.
