When dealing with the refurbishment of this old carpenter's workshop placed at Barcelona's Poble Sec neighbourhood, the main goal was to set up this space for inhabitation while the main constructive components were mantained. They gave charm and singularity to the space.

Architects: FFWD Arquitectes

Location: Barcelona, Spain

Architects In Charge: Laia Guardiola, David Benito

Area: 122.0 m2

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: David Benito Cortázar, Cortesía de FFWD Arquitectes

© David Benito Cortázar

When dealing with the refurbishment of this old carpenter's workshop placed at Barcelona's Poble Sec neighbourhood, the main goal was to set up this space for inhabitation while the main constructive components were mantained. They gave charm and singularity to the space.
© David Benito Cortázar

Floor Plan

© David Benito Cortázar

These elements were poorly conserved. Brick and stone walls were hidden under thick linings of gypsum and mortar, as well as the ceiling surface was. Wodden beams in the ceiling were vastly damaged by termites at points, and it could affect the whole building stability.

© David Benito Cortázar

However, the property had multiple light openings. The existance of an inner patio allowed us to use translucent glass in the street ...