‘¡HOLA!’ reports on one of our renovations in Barcelona

The magazine ¡HOLA! has dedicated an exclusive report to the renovation of a 1900’s house in Barcelona, carried out in collaboration with Castel Estudio.

It is a house that, after more than a century, has recovered its stately essence, adapting it to the needs of modern life. As the publication points out, the transformation achieves “a modern, brave and unprejudiced integral reform, where past and present (and also future) coexist harmoniously”.

The article highlights several key aspects of the project, including the care with which original elements have been maintained, such as the arches that delimit the spaces and enhance their depth, while the divisions have been opened up to favour luminosity and spaciousness. “With an elongated floor plan, the house has a public area that connects directly with the street and is organised as a long open space, where the entrance, kitchen, dining room and living room coexist in a fluid way”, he emphasises. He also emphasises the global concept that runs through the entire house, where materials such as oak, dark grey window frames and white walls act as a visual “glue” that provides unity and elegance.

The connection between indoors and outdoors is another highlight. The large windows integrate the living room with a garden full of greenery, creating a cool and peaceful retreat. As the publication notes, “the outdoor space is also part of the interior”, an idea that is reinforced by elements such as the pergolas and a layout that invites you to enjoy the Mediterranean climate all year round.

In addition, ¡HOLA! emphasises our design philosophy, based on creating “spaces that provide wellbeing and, if possible, happiness”. This approach is reflected in every detail, from the choice of furniture to the optimisation of the communal spaces, which combine functionality and warmth. He also refers to the versatility of the dining room as a dining area, reading corner or work area. And the open-plan kitchen, “an example of how to integrate design and functionality in a single space” without losing comfort or dynamism.