An old Reinigunsgeschäft transformed into a modern family

An old cleaning business in the Gracia district of Barcelona was transformed into a modern family home by Carles Enrich for a young family. The project offered a fantastic opportunity to rethink an unused space and optimize its existing conditions.

Modern house with a new interior design

The architecture shows how residents can live in a single room around the courtyard, with the bathroom as the only enclosed room. All activities take place in one space overlooking the garden terrace. To achieve this, the walls of small enclosed rooms without natural light or air were removed, and the openings to the outside were enlarged.

Modern family home with brick ceilings

Beams, brickwork and wooden joists have been preserved. Stained concrete flooring and pine planks define the different living areas. The lowered excavation allows for an independent attic without closing it off from the large living room. A large cabinet system, accessible from both sides, is the only separation between the different rooms and turns the hallway into a dressing room. Plants and trees create a natural environment within the industrial city.

Images before reconstruction

Pipes and stone walls remained

Contrasts between old and new, wood and stone

The large closet in the hall