Elkano, Barcelona

Elkano, Barcelona


Apartment refurbishment

A refurbishment in Barcelona’s “Poble Sec” neighborhood that inverts the flat’s original layout to take advantage of the natural light, creating open and bright spaces.

Comprehensive refurbishment in Barcelona’s “Poble Sec” neighborhood in which the natural light reached all the interior spaces.

The apartment is divided into the night area and the day area, connected through the entrance hallway.

A structural beam allowed to open up the day area and create a big space filled with natural light, with a new kitchen as the main feature. New appliances together with a more classical look in the kitchen make it practical as well as cozy.

The existing chimney was restored, with a more modern furniture around, creating a reading space.

Modern materials and uses combine with more classic touches that remind the history of the flat.

Client: Private
Location: Barcelona
Surface: 75 M²
Structure: Susanna Itarte Rubió, architect
Suppliers: TPC (kitchen) Santiago Lyon (carpentry) Parquets Nadal
Author: Vera S. Guasch, architect
Year: 2017
Photographer: Jordi Folch
Before & After