The renovation of this two-story apartment in Barcelona consists of the inversion of uses on each level to take better advantage of a roof terrace with panoramic views of the city. Originally, the lower floor contained the daytime spaces, and the upper floor a bedroom opening onto the terrace. The renovation transformed the upstairs bedroom into a living-dining room with kitchen, and the original downstairs living-dining room and kitchen into two bedrooms and an office. The vertical opening between the two floors was also enlarged so that a new, more comfortable stair could be installed, as was the sliding door opening between the living room and the roof terrace.
Lower Floor Plan
Credits:
I’m responsible for the framing, electrical, drywall, and carpentry, and very grateful to the following professionals who were also involved:
Structural consultant: Carmela Torró Micó
Steel work: Miguel Vila
Masonry and plumbing: Ion “Juan” Veverita
Rafael Gómez-Moriana 