Duplex in Diagonal Mar

From the moment we entered this home, we quickly identified its main attraction: panoramic dreamlike views offering a complete and privileged vision of the entire city of Barcelona.

Considering this factor, our challenge was to rethink the space layout so that our clients could enjoy the views from every possible point in the duplex. Making this the central focus of the project, we proposed a redistribution and redesign to open up the spaces and fully leverage the views the home offers.

Starting point: transform an apartment in a contemporary building with straight lines and a cold ambiance into a home that exudes warmth and comfort.

To achieve this, we dressed the space with natural wood flooring and custom-made pine wood furniture. To reinforce and accentuate this sense of well-being, we employed a color strategy including warm grays, taupes, and wood tones that contribute to creating a cozy and balanced atmosphere.

Essentially, this home aims to be perceived as a natural and authentic living space. To highlight the idea of imperfection sought in the interior design of this duplex, we combined tangible materials and finishes such as sand-colored microcement in the suite’s bathroom and terracotta and gold details in the guest bathroom, custom-made pine carpentry, and textured glass. The combination of these materials and finishes was key to creating a cozy space that contrasts with its urban surroundings.

This initial area of the apartment marks the starting point of the project, considered the central axis of the duplex. We combined the three main hubs of any home: the living room, kitchen, and dining area. We reconfigured the original layout, which had a tight spatial geometry, to enhance the home’s main strength: panoramic views of the city of Barcelona.

The element that initiates the journey through the first floor is a multifunctional pine wood structure: it serves as a coat closet on the hallway side and as a bookshelf for the living area. Integrated into this piece are sliding wood and glass doors that allow users to redistribute the space and zone it as desired. This design and layout approach offers flexible, agile, and convenient use of the space.

In this open space, next to the kitchen, we find the living and dining areas. These two spaces are connected by a pine wood unit that serves two purposes: it supports the TV and extends to become a custom-upholstered bench in the dining area.

Some of the pieces that adorn the space, such as the dining lamp or the poufs flanking the sofa, are made of natural fibers. We also included a Cestita lamp by Santa & Cole.

Essentially, we designed the living room with furniture that plays with neutral materials and finishes, maintaining the warmth established at the start of the project. A key element enhancing this sense of comfort is the L-shaped sofa, directly oriented toward the panoramic views.

Black metal stairs lead to the second floor. This area includes two bedrooms connected by a central wood structure that can adapt to the users’ needs. A sliding pine wood door allows for the flexible distribution of these two personal spaces.

These two bedrooms share a full bathroom equipped with a shower, toilet, and sink. This configuration enhances the flexible use of spaces according to the user’s preferences.

On the same floor, a sliding door opens to the master suite. The layout includes a dressing area with white lacquered wardrobes to give visual airiness and accentuate the sense of space.

The suite’s bathroom, on the right, features a bathtub positioned to enjoy the views, while the bed on the left is flanked by two oak nightstands, also oriented towards the views. The bed is topped with a natural fiber headboard and two suspended Totana lamps by Pottproject. Overall, it’s a layout designed to take full advantage of the privileged views from any point in the space.

This duplex now boasts a thoughtful and functional design that enhances its privileged views. We have ensured that every corner of the home offers a panoramic view of the city, creating a formula that integrates Barcelona’s beauty into the daily lives of our clients.

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