Innovation
Innovation is not only physical but also conceptual. Rethinking how we generate ideas and respond to the future is one of the most ecological forms of innovation. Unplanned Domestic Prototype [PROT/USRBL/SE08] is part of broader research into new forms of domesticity, questioning standardized housing models. The project challenges the static nature of post-war apartments by proposing a flexible, adaptive framework for contemporary living. A curved glazed ceramic wall disrupts rigid compartmentalization, creating a multifunctional domestic landscape. Locally sourced, reclaimed materials—from tree roots to recycled aluminum—push innovation beyond form, redefining construction methods with sustainability at their core.

Functionality
Designed as a reconfigurable, regenerative space, this prototype anticipates future needs while responding to the present. The curved ceramic wall integrates storage, kitchen, and bathroom functions, maximizing the 60 m² apartment while preserving openness. An adjustable-height island on wheels, made from repurposed granite, supports multiple activities, from cooking to social interactions. Mirrored surfaces conceal conventional appliances while doubling as a dressing area at the entrance. These strategies create a highly adaptable environment, accommodating diverse domestic arrangements beyond the nuclear family model.

Creativity
This project reimagines domestic space as an interplay between materiality, memory, and social interaction. The use of San Sebastián sandstone, shaped by regional extraction methods, creates a tactile dialogue between past and present. The curved wall, inspired by local ceramic traditions, merges sculptural and functional qualities. By integrating recycled steel and aluminum from local industries, the project repositions waste as an opportunity for craftsmanship.

Eco-Impact
Sustainability is embedded in both material selection and long-term adaptability. By prioritizing locally sourced stone, reclaimed wood, and upcycled industrial components, the project reduces embodied carbon and shortens supply chains. The intervention prolongs the apartment’s lifespan, preventing demolition through flexible design strategies. Instead of relying on high-impact imported materials, the project embraces circular economy principles, proving that architecture can be deeply tied to local ecosystems and economies.

Conclusion
Unplanned Domestic Prototype [PROT/USRBL/SE08] is an architectural manifesto for flexible, sustainable, and socially responsive living. It transforms a rigid, outdated typology into a space that adapts, evolves, and challenges conventional ideas of domesticity. Through material intelligence and rethinking of spatial conventions, it offers a radical yet pragmatic vision for the future of housing.