AITEX Textile Research Institute
Alcoy, Spain
30 000m²
2019

Transforming a traditional 1883 Amsterdam townhome near Vondelpark into a fluid, light-filled sanctuary. Kubota & Bachmann Architects reimagined this dual-level residence to eliminate the classic "tunnel effect" inherent to deep-plan Dutch housing.

Through custom wall light boxes, full-height reflection mirrors, ribbed glass partitions, and silver curtains, natural and ambient light filters effortlessly across both levels—ending in a tactile master bath wrapped in kit-kat mosaic tiles.
   
Client
AITEX

Program
Laboratory, offices, auditorium, education and exhibition space

Competition Team
Partner in charge
Toshihiro KUBOTA
Francisco MARTINEZ
Architects
Marie STEFFANAGGI
Marta DANISZEWSKA
Julien BONY
Local Architects
Nuria VICENT
Joaquin CLIMENT
Javier MOLTO
Structure Engineer
FVAI Estructuras
MEP Engineer
VALNU
Perspectives
Kubota & Bachmann Architects
Nakatomi