Marcel's Loft in Barcelona / MH.AP Studio

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Barcelona, Spain
  • Architects: MH.AP Studio
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  100
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2019
  • Photographs
    Photographs:Luis Díaz Díaz
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  AutoDesk, Grohe, Adobe, Arbonia Solutions, Atika, Franke, JNF, K-Line France, Legrand / Bticino, Mosaico Hexagonal, Parquet de Madera, Roca, Santa & Cole, Trimble
  • Lead Architects: Marina Huguet, Andy Peñuela
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Marcel's Loft in Barcelona / MH.AP Studio - Interior Photography, Living Room, Sofa
© Luis Díaz Díaz

Text description provided by the architects. An abandoned 100m2 storage space in a basement of a building from the ’50s in Barcelona turned into a loft & studio: a project that develops around two patios, a bigger one with loads of light, and a smaller that ensures good crossed natural ventilation.

Marcel's Loft in Barcelona / MH.AP Studio - Interior Photography, Kitchen, Countertop
© Luis Díaz Díaz
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Marcel's Loft in Barcelona / MH.AP Studio - Interior Photography, Bedroom, Chair
© Luis Díaz Díaz

The living area is parallel to the big patio, 13'5x4m originally built with Catalan vaults ceiling to be maintained. A small shed located in the big patio used to cover 1/2 of the patio, but to gain more natural light, it’s reduced to 1/4th of the area. This is where Marcel’s room is located, looking at the outdoor shower and the planters. Industrial Oak flooring was chosen for its aesthetic coherence with the existing form.

Marcel's Loft in Barcelona / MH.AP Studio - Interior Photography, Wood
© Luis Díaz Díaz

Next to the entrance, the bathroom and the studio are organized around the secondary patio. Darkness is embraced by compressing and lowering the ceiling, then adding Farrow & Balls Red Earth color to enhance the transition between spaces. Both courtyards are completely rebuilt to ensure good drainage. For the main patio, white hexagonal mosaic from an old ceramic factory was used to increase light reflection. These tiny mosaics required a flexible netting to make bigger tiles, a process is done in the studio.

Marcel's Loft in Barcelona / MH.AP Studio - Interior Photography, Windows
© Luis Díaz Díaz

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Address:Plaça de Francesc Macià, Barcelona, Spain

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Cite: "Marcel's Loft in Barcelona / MH.AP Studio" [Para Marcel, loft en Barcelona / MH.AP Studio] 21 Jan 2020. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/932058/marcels-loft-in-barcelona-mp-studio> ISSN 0719-8884

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