piano piano turns a narrow corridor into an inhabitable spine

El desfile de la Puri is a residential renovation by Piano Piano Studio that reconfigures a narrow, elongated dwelling in Valencia, Spain . The spatial strategy is based on geometry, circulation, and continuity between interior and exterior environments. Located in a mild climate, the project prioritizes outdoor living by establishing a closer relationship between the house and its terrace.

The existing layout was defined by an irregular geometry and a long corridor lacking right angles, resulting in a fragmented spatial organization. The intervention introduces a custom grid aligned with the building’s original inclinations, allowing the program to be reorganized into two distinct zones: a more compartmentalized night area and an open, continuous day area.

Within this framework, the corridor is redefined as an active spatial element rather than a purely transitional space.…