IO Architects

The experience of a home begins long before you reach the main living spaces.

For us, the entrance is more than a transition between outside and inside. It sets the tone for everything that follows, gradually revealing the architecture through perspective, light and carefully connected spaces.

Rather than designing individual rooms, we design the journey through the home.

We believe a home should feel like a continuous sequence of spaces rather than a collection of separate rooms.

The formal living room and dining room are connected by large sliding glass partitions, allowing the layout to adapt while preserving light, visual depth and a strong relationship between the spaces.

Each room has its own atmosphere, yet together they form one cohesive composition.

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Not every space needs to be quiet.

Sometimes the smallest room becomes the boldest statement in the entire home.

For this guest powder room, we intentionally moved away from a neutral palette, combining deep tones, expressive natural stone and panoramic wallpaper to create an immersive atmosphere.

A compact space with a character entirely of its own.

The Beauty of Natural Material

In the principal bathroom, the architecture becomes deliberately restrained, allowing the materials to take the lead.

Large-format natural stone with its expressive veining defines the space, while warm timber introduces depth and a sense of calm.

Frameless glass partitions preserve openness, organising the different functions without interrupting the visual continuity.

Every element is intentionally understated, allowing light, texture and the natural character of the materials to become the true focal point.

More Than a Dressing Room

Conceived as a room in its own right rather than simply a place for storage, the principal dressing room forms part of the architectural sequence of the private spaces.

Dark timber cabinetry creates an almost continuous perimeter, while the central island turns storage into part of the spatial composition.

Carved details, stone handles and softly rounded corners introduce tactility and soften the precision of the built-in furniture.

Wide portals maintain a visual connection with the bedroom, allowing the two spaces to read as one continuous whole.

Softness Within Structure

The principal bedroom is shaped by a balance between architectural structure and softness.

Dark timber panelling gives the room rhythm and depth, while the upholstered headboard, layered textiles and sculptural furniture soften its character.

Pattern appears with restraint - in the headboard and smaller details - bringing individuality without disturbing the overall calm of the space.

A wide timber portal connects the bedroom to the dressing room, allowing the two spaces to read as one continuous private sequence.

A Study in Contrast

The character of this interior is built on contrast.

The quiet, mineral quality of natural limestone, warm timber and the monolithic travertine island create a restrained foundation. Against it, expressive Patagonia stone introduces movement and complexity.

Recurring carved timber details create rhythm, connecting different surfaces and volumes, while soft, sculptural furniture and patterned upholstery bring individuality.

Calm, but never anonymous.

A Room for Everyone

How do you bring together a generous kitchen, dining area and living room within a relatively compact footprint - for a family with three children who love to welcome guests?

For this London home, rather than separating each function, we brought them together as one continuous space.

The kitchen becomes an architectural backdrop to the interior, the island a natural centre for everyday life, while the dining and living areas remain closely connected, each retaining its own character.

Despite the number of functions, it was important to preserve a sense of openness and calm. Soft, sculptural furniture balances the stronger architectural lines, while natural materials and recurring details create rhythm and continuity throughout the space.

The result is a room that adapts naturally to the life of the home - from family breakfasts and quiet evenings to a house full of guests.

Part of our renovation project for a private residence in London.

A contemporary interior where warm wood meets the graphic presence of stone.

Calm in the details, character in the accents.

A composition defined by proportion and materiality.

This apartment in the historic center of Barcelona carries the city’s unique atmosphere. We approached the project with respect for the architecture and history of the building, creating a harmonious interior. The main focal point is the elegant kitchen, where warm wood and brass form a striking duet that sets the tone for the entire space.