Villa Amonita Lanzarote by OOOOX

House renovation specialists OOOOX redesign a house in Lanzarote, where there is almost no stone unturned due to the building codes.

As the original “Lanzarote-like” design met approval, the Czech Republic-based studio had few layout changes to make other than to create bedrooms.

The downstairs area was originally designed for a couple, “and all the spaces were ridiculously spacious”, OOOOX founder Ondrej Lehky said of the property in email correspondence with ask.

The team reinterpreted the central motif from the building of “white architecture set in a lava-black landscape and greenery in the form of palm trees” for a modern interior update.

They “added airiness” to the oversized bathroom with large-format glazing, lending to a green tile-clad “view into the garden.”

OOOOX “reduced the living space and combined the living room with the kitchen and dining room,” Lehky said.

The storage rooms from each reimagined bedroom spoke of the unbelievably massive post-millenia property dimensions.

Upstairs, the only rooms in the original plan are labelled yoga studio and rooftop sun deck with an outdoor shower.

This “living” terrace adjoining the swimming pool is surrounded by a jagged-edged lava wall to create privacy with its moly-coloured stone. OOOOX also focused the design on the garden with “an outdoor barbecue kitchen” on the property.

A dining table that wrapped an end at the patio is shaded by a light stone-like pergola, lending to the jungle-like landscape.

“Our key focus when redesigning a house is to create spaces that have strong functional and aesthetic features,” Lehky continued.

The indoor and outdoor spaces are connected with matching colours and possibly furnishings.

All of the wood floor was removed and replaced with a local look in concrete, “as the wood gets wet”.

Seemingly handpainted local tiles, which soften the space, were used to replace the kitchen backsplash.

OOOOX used “lava stones for accents,” like supporting the sink and a counter set in the garden.

Living rooms equip some outdoor lounges and 1970s-style sofas, as if in a display for some feature film.

“We didn’t buy any large furniture from a big brand,” Lehky mentioned of the interior design.

“We had everything custom-made locally; the original seating is a find from the island.”

An additional benefit to the upgrade was fuel efficiency, energy-wise.

“It is very advantageous in terms of energy, it has no special requirements for heating or cooling.”

OOOOX said the building is naturally ventilated on cooler days, with heating in the nearby fireplace.

“Water heating is ensured by solar heating on the roof of the house.”

All of the building materials and Ostrava-based studio team members came from the island, other than as said.

Describing Lansarote’s property conditions, Lehky mentioned “its location, climate, energy requirements, good technical condition of the building: the situation was ideal.”

More than that, “all building materials are locally produced, most of the furniture, especially large pieces, is bought directly on the island. 

“Local contractors were used for all the work, resulting in an incredible series of adventures.

“Only vintage furniture and some accessories were imported from the Czech Republic, as the offer on the island is very limited.”