carles enrich inserts light timber frame into two dwellings in barcelona

carles enrich inserts light timber frame into two dwellings in barcelona
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this project in barcelona involves fitting out the mezzanine floor of an early twentieth century eixample building for prospective clients. designed by architect carles enrich, the floor area was divided into two apartments; one 45 sqm orientated to the sant antoni market, and the other larger residence overlooking the inner courtyard.

the interiors have been left minimal too allow future residents to transform it

designed with versatility, the two new dwellings have been left open, providing a multi-purpose space that can be used in alternative ways depending on the future residents. after renovating the existing internal structure, the original ceiling, party walls and windows were reintroduced and a light pine structure added in. this envelope serves as a ‘cabinet’ hosting activities such as cooking, washing, storing and sleeping. the existing 3.60 m height provides a useful volume that is optimized with two levels. further maximizing usable space is illustrated by combining of the kitchen, bathroom and dressing area, where the difference in ceiling height between the programs have allowed the remaining 1.35 m to act as a bedroom-cum-storage area.