A towering spiral staircase and a golden kitchen are a few of the options that Raúl Sánchez Architects has launched in its renovation of this townhouse in Barcelona‘s Borne neighbourhood.
BSP20 Home has been within the making since 2013, when Raúl Sánchez Architects was approached by the constructing’s homeowners to show it right into a live-work area the place they may keep throughout visits to town.
Nonetheless, because of regulatory points, development works did not start for one more seven years. Throughout this era the already dilapidated constructing fell into additional smash, and at one level was even used as a squat.
When the renovation lastly obtained underway in August 2020, Raúl Sánchez Architects determined to utterly intestine the constructing, solely forsaking the 4 exterior partitions and roof.
Consequently, three new ground ranges have been inserted, every put in in such a method in order that they do not contact the constructing’s entrance or rear facades.
A few of the ensuing gaps have been stuffed with panes of glass, permitting residents to steal glimpses of various ranges of the house.
An enormous void on the best aspect of BSP20’s inside now accommodates a white spiral staircase that winds up by the bottom, first, second and third flooring, all the best way to the decked terrace on high of the constructing.
Positioned immediately above the steps is a glazed opening that lets pure mild filter deep into the plan.
Seeing the constructing in such a naked state firstly of the renovation course of inspired Raul Sanchez Architects to maintain its tough, time-worn brick partitions.
“These 4 partitions, over 15 metres excessive, are a museum of the constructing’s historical past, the place any hint of its development, and of its use, will likely be left unaltered, uncovered in all its crudeness,” stated the studio.
A equally hands-off method has been taken with the remainder of the inside; most rooms have been largely left with out fixtures and fittings in order that, if needed, they can be utilized for various functions sooner or later.
On the bottom ground there’s a kitchen, its cabinetry crafted from lustrous brass.
“By way of materiality, a sure refinement has been pursued within the new components to be applied, in opposition to the crude expressiveness of the prevailing partitions, aware that the area should home a house,” defined the studio.
On the second ground there’s solely a toilet lined with cream-coloured lacquered wooden, completed with gold-tone {hardware}.
The electrics, air-conditioning system and phone wires have additionally been hid inside six metal tubes that run upwards by the house.
When it got here to restoring BSP20’s facade, the follow needed to comply with strict heritage pointers – nevertheless it was granted extra freedom within the look of the entrance door.
It is now clad with three several types of aluminium, and contains a graphic rhomboidal design that nods to the patterned hydraulic ground tiles seen inside the home.
Raúl Sánchez Architects has accomplished a number of residential initiatives in its residence metropolis of Barcelona.
Others embody The Magic Field House, which options an enormous gold wardrobe, and Atic Aribau, which has shiny, stripped-back interiors.
Images is by José Hevia.
Venture credit:
Structure: Raúl Sánchez
Structure crew: Valentina Barberio, Paolo Burattini
Construction advisor: Diagonal Arquitectura
Engineering: Marés Ingenieros
