The extensive renovation of a Barcelona residence from 1901 creates a flexible plan inspired by Coderch's "La Herencia" an uses color to point out the different layers of the building's history. A clear commitment to reuse rather than demolish.
Originally comprising two separate floors, the property was unified in the 1950s, during which neoclassical decorative elements were added, concealing much of its original modernist character.
The project's main challenge was determining how to address these added layers without erasing the home's history. Drawing inspiration from José Antonio Coderch's concept of a flexible floor plan, the design incorporates watertight sliding doors that allow the space to function either as a single seven-room home or as two independent apartments, adapting to the evolving needs of its residents.
Color plays a pivotal role in the intervention. Intense colored bands were applied in the main areas to highlight the neoclassical additions, using blue and green tones reminiscent of the original woodwork. In the secondary areas, ornamental features were removed to expose the original structure, revealing iron beams and vaulted ceilings. Spaces preserving modernist elements were painted white, accentuating original moldings and woodwork.
This approach not only provides a visual narrative of the home's evolution but also promotes the reuse of existing elements, avoiding demolition and breathing new life into the residence. The result is a home that celebrates its history through layers of color and flexible design.
