This project was an opportunity for us to demonstrate that, even in rehabilitation interventions, it is possible to successfully apply bioclimatic and passive architecture strategies using natural materials, without renouncing the beauty and contemporaneity of the architectural language.
When the renovation was begun the apartment A+E still maintained its original layout, divided into 12 small rooms, some without windows and destined for storage of materials.
The Klinkers are a young family of four, residents of Coronado, California, though Marta is originally from Barcelona. The apartment is located in a nicely featured art nouveau building in hip Born neighbourhood, on the top floor.
The Rosic apartment is in one of the many labyrinths like streets from the Born neighbourhood in Barcelona. In these streets strong contrasts exist between the building shadows and the bright sun light.
