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Flat Refurbishment in Poblenou

- Barcelona, Spain

A dynamic transformation of an 80 m² apartment in Barcelona's Poble Nou district, featuring non-orthogonal partitions and a central kitchen.

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.

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Flat Refurbishment in Poblenou

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

Updated 3/7/2026

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.

Images

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.
Garden with concrete slab path leading to a pavilion, surrounded by shrubs and a small fruit tree, with a multi-story building in the background.
Exterior of a ground floor apartment with sliding glass doors and a garden path.
Modern multi-story building with horizontal windows and a single-story pavilion in a garden with concrete pathways.
Garden with green shrubs, ornamental grasses, and white concrete pathway slabs.
Minimalist interior with a wooden desk and chair by a window, light walls and floor, and a metallic object on the floor.
Interior room with a wooden door, chair, desk, and light-colored walls and floor.
Minimalist interior with wooden door and metallic decorative object.
Modern kitchen interior with long countertop and view of garden through glass door.
Interior view of a modern kitchen and living area with glass doors leading to a garden.
Interior view of a modern kitchen with a wooden island, pendant lights, and decorative items on the counter.
Interior view of a minimalist kitchen area with a wooden wall, a shelf with a painting and a clock, and a white countertop with drawers.
Modern kitchen with island, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.
Contemporary kitchen with central island, stainless steel appliances, and minimalist design.
Modern bedroom with minimalist design, white bedding, wooden headboard, desk, and lamp.
Minimalist bedroom with a low bed, wooden headboard, and soft lighting.
Modern bedroom with a bed, wooden desk, chair, and lamp, featuring minimalist design and natural lighting.
Interior of an apartment with a wooden partition and mirror, showing a glimpse of a bedroom and a decorative cat figurine.
Modern bedroom with an open door to a bathroom, featuring minimalistic design and a wooden cabinet.
Room with wooden folding door, curtain, small wooden table, and metallic sphere on the floor.
Interior of a modern room with wooden elements, a desk, chair, window with blinds, and a sliding glass door.
Hallway with dark tiled walls leading to a bedroom with white bed and wooden furniture.
Bathroom interior with vertical tiles, showerhead, and countertop with sink.
Floor plan of an apartment with rooms and a garden path.
Floor plan of an apartment showing interior layout and garden area with abstract path.
Floor plan showing an apartment layout with a garden area, featuring various rooms and pathways.

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