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Upon entering the house, a large living room - dining room of
approximately 120m2 emerges, with gable ceilings over six metres high
at the central point. One of the challenges while designing this area
was to create a cosy space, despite its spaciousness and free-standing
items of furniture. The most notable piece is a custom-designed central
structure that may be used as a dining table and, at the same time, acts
as the fourth step of the staircase leading to the roof.
The top of the table is made of a herringbone parquet, similar to the
one installed in the bedroom area, thus providing visual continuity.

The stairs are made of bent sheet iron, and iron sheet was also used to
design the furniture that integrates the kitchen, a walk-in closet at the
entrance, and a bookcase. A pair of niches lined with teak wood and
infused with light break the obvious “black continuity”.

At the back of the living room, in front of the windows, a closed
gallery with three iron and glass doors was installed. The idea was
to give this area a certain vintage feel. The original cement flooring
was preserved, and a set of lamps and hanging plants were installed,
combined it with the owner’s sculptures and antique furniture.

Beyond the living room, is the owner's workshop, preserved as the
owner created it. There is also a washroom with a custom-made sink
made with fire-enameled stainless steel, which faces the window. Its
integrated drain is located inside the wall, with a tap coming from the
ceiling, and a wall left with the same pattern left by the wool after the
cement was spread.
A large sliding glass door gives access to the suite. A dressing room,
bedroom, and a bathroom area are located in the same room, with a
shower and toilet overlooking the courtyard, closed with the same
sliding glass. When one is open, the other remains closed. At the foot
of the bed is a freestanding bathtub, and the room is completed with
the addition of custom designed furniture.

The patio provides access to the children's rooms, separated by a
shared bathroom. The two rooms connect to a loft, and the sleeping
area is located on top. Both rooms feature large dressing rooms, study
areas, and 'chill' areas with sofas. The bathroom can be accessed from
both bedrooms.

The roof terrace was completely renovated, with synthetic outdoor
decking installed along with an overflowing stainless steel pool.
• Architect: Mag Arquitectes
• Location: Badalona
• Photographer: Felipe Mena
• Furniture: Dareels, Magis (stools), custom designed furniture by
Clara Lleal
• Rug: Gan- Rugs
• Lighting: Davide Groppi (floor lamp), Ayluminate (lamps over
dinning table) ,
• DCW Lighting (lamps over the kitchen island)
• Photo credit: Felipe Mena dw

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