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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. Loft MdP in Catalonia, Spain by FFWD ArquitectesDecember 21st, 2016 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: FFWD Arquitectes 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.  Image Courtesy © FFWD Arquitectes (David Benito Cortázar)
 Image Courtesy © FFWD Arquitectes (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.  Image Courtesy © FFWD Arquitectes (David Benito Cortázar)  Image Courtesy © FFWD Arquitectes (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 windows to keep the house privacy. The main spaces of the house will be visually connected with the courtyard which will be their focus point.  Image Courtesy © FFWD Arquitectes (David Benito Cortázar)  Image Courtesy © FFWD Arquitectes (David Benito Cortázar) The existing valuable components which we wanted to restore formed the upper shell of the project: walls and roof. Owing to that the floor would be the new constructed element in charge of the space configuration. It becomes a magma that fills the whole base of the space. It creates open areas that are organized with the levels and objects generated.  Image Courtesy © FFWD Arquitectes (David Benito Cortázar)  Image Courtesy © FFWD Arquitectes (David Benito Cortázar) First of all, it solves the conflict produced by the two entrances at different heights. It also gives a solution for the relation between the main level and the patio level which is depressed by 45cm.  Image Courtesy © FFWD Arquitectes (David Benito Cortázar)  Image Courtesy © FFWD Arquitectes (David Benito Cortázar) In second place, some of the fixed furniture of the house is raised from the floor. The living-room sofa, the kitchen tables and some of the bathroom sinks are brick-made, and covered with a concrete lining as the floor is.  Image Courtesy © FFWD Arquitectes (David Benito Cortázar)  Image Courtesy © FFWD Arquitectes (David Benito Cortázar) In some of the main areas generated, space is organized with the use of closed boxes. They contain the more private uses of the house, such as bathrooms and dressing rooms. With its positioning, bedroom spaces are also generated, remaining separated from the daytime areas of the house.  Image Courtesy © FFWD Arquitectes (David Benito Cortázar)  Image Courtesy © FFWD Arquitectes (David Benito Cortázar) The layout singularity arises from the owner requirements. He wanted to have a small independent apartment for the frequent visitors he will have during the year. At the same time, this space will be used as his studio while no guests are in the house. That is the reason why house is conceived with two separated spaces that can be used independently if wanted.  Image Courtesy © FFWD Arquitectes (David Benito Cortázar)  Image Courtesy © FFWD Arquitectes (David Benito Cortázar)  Image Courtesy © FFWD Arquitectes (David Benito Cortázar)  Image Courtesy © FFWD Arquitectes  Image Courtesy © FFWD Arquitectes
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