Barcelona apartment

A Comprehensive Interior Renovation Project in the Sants Neighborhood, Barcelona  When the renovation process began, the apartment exhibited the typical characteristics of flats located in buildings constructed in the 1960s:   Serena De Sanctis high compartmentalization, small and dimly lit spaces (most rooms ventilated through inner courtyards), and a layout lacking a clear spatial hierarchy.   Serena De Sanctis From the outset, the primary goal of the intervention was to optimize the spaces to create a more open and brighter environment. Serena De Sanctis To achieve this, the entire central layout of the apartment was reconfigured, integrating the former hallway and one bedroom into the dining area to crea... More

This 90 m² apartment in Barcelona’s Eixample district is home to Bernat, an architect and co-founder of SIGLA Studio, his partner Liliana, and their dog, Hachi. Built in 1925, its location in the heart of the city has greatly influenced the renovation, guiding the designers to respect the building’s historical elements. The apartment reflects the essence of classic Eixample architecture, with high ceilings, interconnected spaces, and construction techniques typical of early 20th-century Barcelona. The traditional structure, composed of load-bearing walls, wooden beams, and Catalan ceramic vaults, has been preserved and reintegrated throughout. Marta Vidal Marta Vidal Marta Vidal Marta Vidal Marta Vida... More

In the heart of Barcelona's iconic Eixample neighborhood, a full renovation was undertaken to transform a residence into a welcoming, family-friendly home that caters to the modern lifestyle of its inhabitants. The kitchen, already renovated in the past, was the only space left untouched during this transformation. Stella Rotger A key focus of the project was the preservation and restoration of the home’s original architectural elements. The high ceilings, once adorned with detailed cornices, have been restored, with some new additions replacing those that were beyond repair. The wooden windows, crucial to maintaining the character of the building, have been meticulously refurbished. In the living area, the decision was made to... More

Residential building located on a plot at Travessia Prat de la Riba in Sant Climent de Llobregat. It consists of seven apartments with front and rear facades. This layout allows for cross ventilation and ample natural light. Del Rio Bani On one side, the street-facing facade features a composition of sliding windows combined with wooden slats that, in some areas, provide shade to the apartments. Together, they create longitudinal patches that offer a formal order to the facade. On the other hand, the rear facade opens onto a public garden area through balconies, where wooden slats also serve as a formal element. In this case, they span from floor to floor, adding character to the balconies and the building. Del Rio Bani More

The building is situated on a corner between two streets with very different characteristics: on one side, Pablo Iglesias Street boasts the width of an avenue; on the other, Joaquim Valls Street is a narrow road that follows the historic layout of the neighborhood. The structure engages in a dialogue with its surroundings through a stepped design, aligning itself with the heights of buildings along each street and creating terraces that offer privileged views of the city. Caption Furthermore, the large openings incorporate multiple layers to address solar control, privacy, acoustic insulation, thermal regulation, and visual aesthetics. Through a distinctive architectural approach, every aspect of functionality and user comfort is meti... More