The Bruc

A family of four with love for architecture and interior design seeked for an architect that could respond to a post pandemic reality: A `work from home´ space that would not compromise the new uninterrupted floor plan.
The idea was to create a scenographic narrative using consecutive spatial perspectives generated by full height doors. Simultaneously, interrupt large amounts of light by small darker ambiences. In addition, the choice of a meaningful materiality that could merge with the remaining treasured elements of the original interiors was a key decision.
This early 20th century Modernista apartment with daedal Interiors, long dark corridors, small disconnected kitchen, plenty of service rooms and dark corners, was a very complicated knot to undo. A new distribution that demanded important structural changes was completed with brand new electrical, water, heating cooling installations.
A `loggia´ corridor- ornamented with a series of custom-made doors is the spine of the apartment. This space opens up in a `secret restaurant´ inspired kitchen where cooking is a meditative ritual for the owners.
The bright monolithic island, is surrounded by the dark lacquered cabinets. Reaching to the living, the ´great hall´ of the apartment, is where the precious ´Noia´ restored floors, brew with the contemporary lighting system and the signature furniture.
The master quarter, opens up to a dark sleek walk-in wardrobe area and from there, to the en-suite bathroom. Custom made fluted glass screens separate the wet area from the rest, offering a preternatural sensation.
This Design & Build complete urban refurbishment includes: architectural concept, details design, structural calculations, permits, project management, construction execution and restoration works.