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The rectangular beams of the upper floor respond to the existence of some old attics that were later adapted for use as living space.
each intervention, and the cast iron pillar galleries. The proposal aims to avoid intervening in the loadbearing walls as much as possible and adapts the new layout to the existing openings.
The layout consists of two duplexstyle homes connected by a communal staircase. The lower floor houses the living areas of the homes, while the upper floor features the sleeping areas. The main rooms are located on the façades, while the interior space is reserved for wet areas. The intervention also includes the addition of insulation through an interior facing with high-density gypsum and cement panels that help maintain the thermal inertia of the original construction.
The new central cores are finished with oak wood paneling. The flooring is resolved with a continuous terrazzo that accommodates the underfloor heating system. The headboards and other furniture elements are also finished in oak wood.
The living room and dining room share the south façade. The walls are presented without coverings, except for the historic false ceiling with plaster moldings. The rectangular beams of the upper floor respond to the existence of some old attics that were later adapted for use as living space.
Architects: LAOS( Xavier Botet + Albert Saboya), Laura Bongiovanni Area: 400 m ²
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