critical geometry control the attached marked up photograph is the primary reference and has the highest priority the proposed layout is the secondary reference and defines the future organization of the apartment the final image must preserve the exact geometry visible in the photograph do not enlarge the apartment increase room depth increase room width increase ceiling height modify the external envelope create additional structural elements create new columns create new beams create new walls unless shown in the proposed layout removing walls does not increase the apartment footprint the apartment must occupy exactly the same volume as the original photograph the final image must feel like walls were removed inside the existing apartment not like a larger apartment was created openings preserve the fa ade composition exactly the terrace access opening must remain approximately the same size as the existing opening do not create oversized sliding doors do not create floor to ceiling glazing do not create panoramic glazing systems the terrace access should read as a normal residential terrace door the window on the right side must remain a window do not convert it into a door do not enlarge it do not change its proportions structure do not invent structural elements do not create columns do not create pilasters do not create structural walls do not create bulkheads that do not exist in the original apartment any existing structural elements must follow the proposed layout and existing apartment geometry no new architectural element should appear unless it is clearly justified by the plans spatial proportions the dining area shown in the photograph must retain approximately the same dimensions the kitchen depth must remain consistent with the proposed floor plan the terrace must remain in its original position the distance between camera and terrace door must remain close to the original photograph avoid creating luxury villa proportions avoid creating loft proportions avoid creating oversized spaces the apartment should remain a realistic 100 m penthouse renovation in laredo cantabria