Barcelona-based design studio Takk, founded by architects Mireia Luzárraga and Alejandro Muiño, has introduced a unique addition to their industrial loft: a mobile bedroom for their six-year-old daughter, Roma. The innovative structure, dubbed Roma’s Bedroom, exemplifies sustainable architecture by utilizing recycled materials and adapting to the changing needs of the family’s 400-square-metre space.
Elevated on a wheeled base, the bedroom can be moved around the loft to suit its dynamic layout. Takk’s founders, known for their creative use of space and materials, designed the structure in response to Roma’s request for her own area. The pitched roof and elevated foundation were inspired by her input, resembling a child’s interpretation of a house.
The bedroom comprises a wooden foundation on wheels, with concrete blocks supporting an enclosed wooden space accessed via small wooden steps and a bright yellow door. Operable white and bubble windows provide light and ventilation, while the interior is lined with wooden panels. Above the enclosed space, a ladder leads to an exposed attic area under the gabled roof, offering a summer sleeping zone with a different temperature.
“As part of adapting a 400-metre industrial space into a home, it became clear that it would be impossible to climate control the entire space without incurring significant economic and ecological costs,” explained Takk. “The new bedroom for Roma offers two ways of being inhabited: an interior space for colder months and an exterior area under the gabled roof for summer.”
The project relies on materials salvaged from Takk’s previous works, including concrete blocks, timber, drywall sheets, and recycled cotton insulation. This approach aligns with Takk’s philosophy of challenging traditional construction methods to address ecological concerns.
“Despite the seemingly rigid and repetitive regulations regarding home spatial characteristics, this project aims to showcase the possibilities of renewal in the housing industry,” noted the designers.
In addition to its sustainability, the bedroom features cheerful elements designed to create a playful environment for Roma. Luzárraga and Muiño hope it inspires new perspectives on modern residential design.
Previously, Takk created an “igloo” bedroom for Roma and renovated another Barcelona apartment on a €10,000 budget. Their ongoing projects highlight innovative, eco-conscious solutions in architecture.