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D´En Serra

Barcelona, Spain

Gokostudio, S.L. presents D´En Serra, a house arising from its
position in the attic of an old estate in Ciutat Vella. Although a space
of just 50 square metres, it is almost entirely surrounded by terraces
divided into two levels, offering scenic views of the domes of the old
city.

On the lower floor, the entire space is organised around a large room
that functions as a living room and office, seamlessly connected to
the kitchen; and that can be converted into a guest bedroom with two
simple moves of custom-designed furniture.

On the upper floor, a bedroom with “suite claims” faces a perfectly
oriented terrace, surrounded by greenery.

Each floor offers a large terrace for enjoying the favorable Barcelona
climate, allowing occupants to experience the apartment beyond

its construction limits. The frenetic pace of tourists and busy locals
cannot be perceived from the terrace level, and cross ventilation
provides a comfort level uncommon in the centre of Barcelona.

In keeping with the firm's constant striving to achieve perfect harmony
between the soul of the place and the people occupying it, they
prepared a white canvas that surrounds the space in all its magnitude.
Some bare walls and the exposed structure are reminiscent of the age
of the property and the vicissitudes it has gone through. Completing
the colour palette are grays that sometimes turn blue, as well as
touches of natural wood that provide warm details of light.
Staircase with alternating steps

Work area – Desk

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