Spanish architecture studio Takk has reimagined residential living with a mobile child’s bedroom made from recycled materials within their industrial loft in Barcelona. Designed by studio founders Mireia Luzárraga and Alejandro Muiño for their six-year-old daughter Roma, the space merges sustainability, functionality, and playfulness.
A Dynamic Design for a Flexible Home
The bedroom, named Roma’s Bedroom, sits atop a wheeled wooden base, allowing it to move around the family’s 400-square-meter loft. This adaptability complements the constantly shifting layout of the loft, shaped by Takk’s large-scale architectural experiments.
Elevated and featuring a generously pitched roof, the structure was inspired by Roma’s vision of a “house-like” space. Her parents described the design as resembling a child’s simple drawing of a home.
Sustainable and Recycled Materials
True to Takk’s ethos, the bedroom was built using waste materials from previous projects. These include concrete blocks, timber, drywall sheets, and recycled cotton insulation. This approach minimizes environmental impact while challenging conventional residential design norms.
A Space for All Seasons
Roma’s Bedroom offers dual functionality for year-round comfort. The enclosed lower section provides warmth during colder months, while the open attic area beneath the pitched roof serves as a cooler retreat for summer nights.
“As climate control for the entire industrial loft would be costly and unsustainable, this design provides a clever solution for seasonal living,” explained the architects.
Promoting Playfulness and Renewal
Despite its industrial materials, the bedroom was designed to be a cheerful and inviting space. Operable windows, bubble windows, and a bright yellow door add to its playful aesthetic. The structure challenges traditional housing codes, advocating for adaptable, climate-conscious, and creative residential designs.
Photos: José Hevia
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