Case Study

Barcelona Sagrada Familia

An exceptionally unique design for an apartment and roof studio in an unusual 1900s building

Barcelona roof studio - first floor, living room area with a white couch and ottoman, designed by Beatrice Leupold

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

  • The renovation of an apartment and porter’s room with sharp structural angles
  • A transformation of two flats with luminous, natural lighting, modern design, and a cozy rooftop terrace
  • The creation of a second bedroom by combining a narrow office and small closet kitchen
  • A new outdoor entertainment area
  • A hidden refrigerator and island for dining and entertainment
  • A modular office/double occupancy bedroom
  • A full laundry storage space
  • The transformation of a rooftop studio into an elegant, comfortable space with a full kitchen, refrigerator, working/sitting space, and bathroom

CHALLENGES

  • Designing a space limited to 269 square feet
  • Creating a flexible sleeping area
  • Rethinking the laundry and use of the outdoor terrace
  • Fitting a kitchenette, full bathroom, and living/sleeping area in a 75 square foot space
  • Working with a triangular layout having a 35 degree corner which reduced living space and added complexity to the design and furnishings
Barcelona roof studio - first floor, living room area with a white couch and ottoman next to two glass doors that open to the balcony, designed by Beatrice Leupold
Barcelona roof studio - first floor, kitchen island with two wine glasses, designed by Beatrice Leupold
Barcelona roof studio - first floor, bedroom with grey bed sheets, designed by Beatrice Leupold
Barcelona roof studio - first floor, main bedroom with white bed sheets, designed by Beatrice Leupold
Barcelona roof studio - first floor, hallway with wooden floor that leads to the bedrooms, designed by Beatrice Leupold
Barcelona roof studio - first floor, main bathroom with marble walls, designed by Beatrice Leupold
Barcelona roof studio - second floor studio, kitchen and dining area, designed by Beatrice Leupold
Barcelona roof studio - second-floor studio, living room area with a horizontal mirror above the couch, designed by Beatrice Leupold
Barcelona roof studio - second-floor studio, living room area decorations, designed by Beatrice Leupold
Barcelona roof studio - second-floor studio, kitchen area with glass doors that open to the roof, designed by Beatrice Leupold
Barcelona roof studio - second-floor studio, main bathroom with marble walls, designed by Beatrice Leupold
Barcelona roof studio - second-floor studio, full view of the kitchen counter, designed by Beatrice Leupold