MONTEROLS
In the heart of the historic Sarrià neighbourhood, on Monterols Street, we find a project that is, above all, a legacy.
This small 36-square-metre apartment is not just a dwelling; it is a space that has belonged to the same family for generations, loaded with memories and layers of history that were calling for a new identity.
Originally, the space was fragmented in an almost unbelievable way: four rooms, a kitchen, a dining area, and a bathroom located outside on the terrace. A subsequent renovation two decades ago attempted to maximize its nearly five-metre-high ceilings with a mezzanine, but the home still felt dark and compartmentalized.
The goal was clear: to free up the space and let the apartment breathe again. All partition walls were removed to create a single volume where the monumental height takes centre stage.
Instead of hiding the past, the project celebrates it. The original structural elements were brought to light, turning them into the visual axis of the intervention. Moving away from traditional understatement, the design injects vitality through a bold colour palette:
“Blue, green, and yellow dress the beams and pillars, transforming construction elements into pieces of art.”
The result is a vibrant interplay that contrasts with the classical architecture of Sarrià, bringing a youthful, bright, and deeply optimistic energy.
What was once a dark and divided space is now a fluid home that honours its roots while embracing modernity.
The project transforms a lifelong family apartment into a vibrant loft, proving that square metres do not limit the greatness of a design when there is height, history, and chromatic courage.
