Full Apartment Renovation in Via Laietana. Gòtic. Barcelona

Early 20th-Century Elegance and Open-Plan Modernity in Via Laietana

In one of Barcelona’s most iconic avenues, Via Laietana, we have completed the full renovation of a stunning 180m² property. The goal of Reformas Barcelona in this stately early 20th-century estate was clear: open up the spaces towards a contemporary open-plan concept without stripping the apartment of its unmistakable historic character.

Spacious Layouts and Classical Preservation

Unlike a conventional renovation, the main structural challenge consisted of demolishing the old, compartmentalized layout to visually connect the property, achieving the perfect balance between modernity and heritage preservation:

• Open-Plan Design: Strategic removal of partition walls in the kitchen, bathroom, and living room to maximize natural light flow and openness.
• Ceilings and Ornaments: Meticulous restoration of original cornices and ceiling roses, paired with the installation of new handcrafted replicas in areas where restoration was impossible.
• Restored Woodwork: Preservation of the majestic original interior doors, carefully restored and finished with a crisp white lacquer.

HVAC Engineering and Premium Finishes

The true technical challenge of the project lay in integrating modern comfort features invisibly, overcoming the strict building constraints to safeguard its architectural value:

• Ducted Air Conditioning without Losing Ceiling Height: A complex layout engineering study that allowed us to embed and conceal the ducted AC system, adjusting the technical false ceiling drop to the millimeter to maintain the room’s original verticality and essence.
• Restored Traditional Heating: Full restoration of the original cast-iron radiators, reconnected to a completely renewed gas heating network.
• Noble Materials & Interiors: Installation of premium Quick Step natural wood flooring, fully smoothed walls, and a minimalist design kitchen with lacquered furniture open to the new heart of the home.

“The success lay in opening the home to the 21st century through interior engineering: we managed to embed an invisible ducted climate system without sacrificing a single centimeter of the breathtaking original ceiling height.”