Balboa Apartment
Complete gut renovation of a 60m2 apartment on Balboa street in, Barcelona 2019. A structural reinforcement was placed in order to open up the living room and kitchen area. The concept was to restore the outer shell and place a modern cube in the center that would house the kitchen, bathroom and closets. An ecologically minded renovation where all aspects of the works were taken into consideration. Re purposing of materials, restoration of ceilings, beams, balcony doors, brick walls and original hydraulic floor tiles. Locally produced lighting and accessories. Natural oils for woods.
Reforma integral de un apartamento de 60m2 en la calle Balboa en Barcelona, 2019. Se colocó un refuerzo estructural para abrir la sala de estar y el área de la cocina. El concepto era restaurar el perimetro y colocar un cubo moderno en el centro para la cocina, el baño y los armarios. Una renovación ecológica en la que se tuvieron en cuenta todos los aspectos de las obras. Reutilizacion de materiales, restauración de techos, vigas, puertas de balcones, paredes de ladrillo y baldosas hidráulicas originales. Iluminación y accesorios producidos localmente. Aceites naturales para maderas.
Interior design by Monica Potvin for FABRIQUE
Construction by FABRIQUE
Photography by Juan Zapata