lama studio breathes new life into ‘CASTILLEJOS’ apartments

 

In Barcelona’s vibrant Eixample district, Spanish practice LAMA studio has transformed an historical commercial premise into a modern, light infused residence. The CASTILLEJOS conversion project breathes new life into the structure’s ground floor to create a loft apartment that blends contemporary aesthetics with the city’s rich architectural heritage. Covering a surface area of 54 square meters, the design concept prioritizes optimizing space and light, with the implementation of a complete restructuring of the floor plans to make the most of the small space and suit the residents’ lifestyles.

LAMA studio transforms historic structure in barcelona into modern loft apartment
all images by Marek Jarosz

 

 

melding modern aesthetics with architectural heritage

 

The project’s focal point is a central core of services that discreetly houses essential utilities. This feature is marked by a distinct structure highlighted in a deep red color which serves as a striking contrast against the neutral tones of the surrounding spaces. A mezzanine floor ascends from this core, creating a prominent elevated space that serves as the bedroom. This optimizes the available area while also introducing an element of privacy and separation from the main living spaces.

 

Additionally, the team at LAMA studio has integrated large sliding doors, which serve both practical and aesthetic purposes. While enhancing the flexibility of each apartment’s use, these doors discreetly divide or connect the different areas, allowing for an adaptable living experience that suits the residents’ various needs.

LAMA studio transforms historic structure in barcelona into modern loft apartment
the project breathes new life into a historic commercial premise

LAMA studio transforms historic structure in barcelona into modern loft apartment
a modern and light infused contemporary residence

LAMA studio transforms historic structure in barcelona into modern loft apartment
covering an area of 54 square meters, LAMA studio’s concept prioritizes optimizing space and light

LAMA studio transforms historic structure in barcelona into modern loft apartment
bedroom on the mezzanine level

LAMA studio transforms historic structure in barcelona into modern loft apartment
bold splashes of red contrast with the interior’s neutral tones

LAMA studio transforms historic structure in barcelona into modern loft apartment
the loft apartment blends contemporary aesthetics with the city’s rich architectural heritage

from historic structure into modern loft apartments
the core center conceals utilities and facilitates circulation

castillejos project reconversion of a commercial premise into a loft apartment in barcelona 11
the architects restructured the floor plans to make the most of the small space and suit the residents’ lifestyles

castillejos project reconversion of a commercial premise into a loft apartment in barcelona 12

 

 

project info:

 

name: CASTILLEJOS

location: Barcelona, Spain
designer: LAMA studio

construction: Alsamasa
collaborators: Pol Gómez, José Manuel Morales

surface area: 54,00 square meters

completed: 2023

photography: Marek Jarosz

 

 

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edited by: ravail khan | designboom