Carmen once lived in this apartment with her grandfather during her university years. After he passed away, she, Jorge, and their two young children have since made it their home. We carried out a comprehensive intervention, reimagining the apartment’s layout to optimize functionality, maximize natural light, and breathe new life into the space.

Located on the fifth floor with sunrise views over Barraquer Square, this flat originally suffered from poor natural light, as the layout blocked flow from the living room to the kitchen. Together with Carmen and Jorge, we explored several options and settled on a few small yet impactful interventions that balanced the budget with functional needs. The kitchen now opens up to the living room, while the children’s bedrooms, a full bathroom, and the master suite are arranged along a short corridor, separated from the common areas by a pivoting wooden door.

A distinctive feature of the apartment is its triangular-shaped floor plan, which creates quirky corners throughout. We embraced this unique shape in the kitchen, positioning a central island/table and maintaining its feng-shui balance by separating it from the main door with a floor-to-ceiling partition. The entrance, corridor, and kitchen now form a continuous space, subtly defined by a change in flooring material.