Interior view looking out to a garden with a concrete path leading to a pavilion, surrounded by plants and a multi-story building in the background.

View from an interior space looking out to a garden with a path made of concrete slabs leading to a small pavilion. The pavilion has large windows with curtains and is surrounded by plants. In the background, there is a multi-story building with horizontal windows.

A garden with a path made of sleek concrete slabs leading to a small pavilion. The garden features a mix of shrubs and a small tree with yellow fruit. The pavilion has a simple, modern design with a flat roof and large windows. In the background, a multi-story building with horizontal windows is visible.
Exterior view of a ground floor apartment with a sliding glass door opening to a garden area. The facade features brickwork and a window with shutters. The garden has a path made of concrete slabs and some greenery.
A modern building with multiple floors featuring horizontal windows is seen in the background. In the foreground, there is a small, single-story pavilion with a flat roof and large glass doors, surrounded by a garden with concrete slab pathways and sparse vegetation.
A garden with green shrubs and ornamental grasses, featuring white concrete slabs forming a pathway.
A minimalist interior space featuring a small office area with a wooden desk and chair next to a window with curtains. The room has light-colored walls and flooring, and a metallic decorative object is placed on the floor.
Interior view of a room featuring a wooden door partially open, revealing a glimpse of a workspace with a chair and desk. The room has light-colored walls and flooring, with a metallic decorative object on the floor.
A minimalist interior corner featuring a wooden door with a sleek design, a light-colored floor, and a metallic decorative object placed on the floor. A curtain is partially visible on the left side.
A modern kitchen interior with a long countertop, pendant lights, and a view of a garden through a glass door.
A modern interior space featuring a kitchen area with a long countertop and stools, leading to a living area with a chair and a small table. The space opens to an outdoor garden through large glass doors, with natural light filtering in through sheer curtains.
Modern kitchen interior with a wooden island, pendant lighting, and decorative items on the counter.
A minimalist interior space featuring a wooden wall with a shelf holding a framed painting and a clock. Below the shelf, there is a white countertop with drawers and a metal bowl.
Modern kitchen interior with a sleek design featuring a central island with a white countertop, integrated sink, and stovetop. Stainless steel appliances and minimalist pendant lighting are visible.
Modern kitchen interior with a central island, sleek cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances.
A modern bedroom with a minimalist design, featuring a bed with white bedding, a wooden headboard, and a desk with a chair and decorative items. The room is softly lit by a lamp, and there is artwork on the headboard.
A minimalist bedroom with a low bed, wooden headboard, and soft lighting. The room features a window with sheer curtains and a modern lamp on the floor.
A modern bedroom interior featuring a bed with white linens, a wooden desk with a chair, and a lamp. The room has a minimalist design with a wooden panel running along the wall, and a window with curtains allowing natural light in.
Interior view of a modern apartment featuring a wooden partition with a mirror, partially revealing a bedroom with a bed and a wooden desk. A small decorative cat figurine is placed on the floor near the partition.
Interior view of a modern bedroom with a partially open door leading to a bathroom. The room features minimalistic design with light-colored walls, a bed, and a wooden cabinet. A curtain covers the window, adding a soft touch to the space.
Interior view of a room featuring a wooden folding door, a curtain, a small wooden table, and a metallic spherical object on the floor.
Interior view of a modern room featuring wooden elements, a desk with a chair, and a window with blinds. There is a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.
Interior view of a modern apartment featuring a hallway with dark tiled walls leading to a bedroom with a white bed and wooden furniture.
A modern bathroom interior featuring vertically aligned narrow tiles on the walls, a ceiling-mounted showerhead, and a sleek countertop with an integrated sink. The lighting is soft, creating a warm ambiance.
A floor plan of an apartment with a garden area. The layout includes various rooms and a path leading through the garden.
Architectural floor plan of an apartment with a garden area, featuring non-orthogonal partitions and furniture layout.
Architectural floor plan of an apartment with a garden area.

Story

A dynamic transformation in Barcelona's Poble Nou district This project by Metronom reimagines an 80 m² apartment on the ground floor of Barcelona's Poble Nou district. The design introduces a system of non-orthogonal partitions and furniture, incorporating the diagonal as a new geometry to enhance spatial generosity and dynamism. The bedroom can fully open to the living room, blurring traditional boundaries and fostering fluidity within the space. The kitchen assumes a central role, connecting different areas of the home. The reorganization of the layout allows for the introduction of new bathrooms, while sightlines along the diagonals direct views towards the garden, reinforcing the continuity between interior and exterior spaces. Carefully selected noble materials infuse warmth and comfort, transforming the apartment into an inviting and elegant refuge. In the garden, sleek concrete slabs form an abstract path leading to a rear guest pavilion. This geometry contrasts intriguingly with the organic shapes of the surrounding wild landscaping. The pavilion offers additional living space and a covered outdoor lounge, providing shelter from inclement weather. Through subtle shifts in geometry, the apartment gains depth, direction, and a renewed spatial identity, framing the garden as an extension of daily life.

## Design Highlights

Non-orthogonal partitions introduce a dynamic spatial geometry. Central kitchen connects and articulates the home's layout. New bathrooms integrated through spatial reorganization. Sightlines direct views towards the garden, enhancing interior-exterior continuity. Use of noble materials for warmth and comfort. Garden features concrete slabs contrasting with organic landscaping. Rear pavilion offers additional living space and covered lounge.

## Key Facts

Key Aspect Details
Location Poble Nou, Barcelona, Spain
Surface Area 80 m²
Completion Date December 2025
Architect Metronom
Photography Simone Marcolin

Technical Summary

Finishes

  • flooring: Light-colored flooring in interior spaces.
  • wall: Light-colored walls in interior spaces.
  • facade: Brickwork facade with sliding glass doors.

Materials

  • concrete — Garden pathways and exterior elements.
  • wood — Interior elements such as doors, furniture, and kitchen island.
  • metal — Decorative objects and kitchen appliances.
  • glass — Sliding doors and large windows.

Construction / Systems

  • partition system: Non-orthogonal partitions introducing diagonal geometry.

Products

  • Not specified

Palette / Lighting

  • Colors: light tones, natural wood
  • Lighting: Natural light with soft, warm artificial lighting.

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