Quetzal House began with a 105-square-metre home that needed to work better, not necessarily become larger.
Sertão Arquitetos reorganised circulation, opened relationships between rooms and strengthened the connection with the courtyard. The space feels larger because interruptions disappear and daylight travels farther.
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Before adding foundations, roof and services, renovation can reveal how much existing area is trapped in corridors and rigid rooms.
Does renovating without extending limit the project?
It forces priorities. When enough area already exists but is poorly connected, a precise intervention may improve daily life more than an expensive extension.
