aceboXalonso estudio transforms 1920s Madrid home with kinetic green hydraulic patio

In Madrid, aceboXalonso estudio has completed a radical renovation of a 1920s working-class residence, replacing a static 1971 blue pool with a dynamic green hydraulic patio. The project, initiated in 2021, involved stripping away decades of DIY additions to restore the original structure's proportions. A custom mobile platform allows the backyard to transform between a dry courtyard, shallow pond, and full swimming pool. This green basin serves as a thermal regulator and references traditional Spanish irrigation ponds. Interior spaces feature red marble, warm wood tones, and bold furniture colors against neutral backgrounds. The design prioritizes spatial fluidity between indoors and the reclaimed patio. This approach reflects a broader Iberian Peninsula trend toward adaptive reuse over new construction, similar to projects like Solar Casa Castelar in Madrid and Casa Tres Patis in Albons. The transformation demonstrates how small urban footprints can support complex ecological and social functions.