Narrow two-story house with a balcony and wooden door on a street.

A narrow, two-story house with a simple facade featuring a small balcony with decorative railing and a wooden door.

A modern interior space featuring a kitchen with a sleek island and stools, open shelving on the left, and a dining area with a table and chairs near large windows. The ceiling has exposed wooden beams, and a staircase with a minimalist railing is visible on the right.
A modern interior space featuring a minimalist kitchen with an island and bar stools, surrounded by built-in shelving and light-colored walls. The space is well-lit with natural light coming through large windows at the far end.
Interior view of a modern space with exposed wooden beams on the ceiling, a skylight, and minimalistic white walls.
Interior view of a modern, minimalist space featuring light wood paneling, a small window, and a built-in bench with a decorative plant.
Interior view of a modern staircase with metal railings and wooden ceiling beams.
Interior view of a modern house with exposed wooden beams, a central void, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A minimalist kitchen with a gray countertop featuring an integrated sink, two stools, and a hanging light fixture.
Interior view of a minimalist room with exposed wooden beams on the ceiling, a white wall, and a small potted plant on a ledge. The floor is polished and there is a light blue bean bag on a round, colorful rug with scattered small toys.
A minimalist interior space featuring a wooden ceiling with exposed beams, a ceiling fan, and a large window with a wooden frame. The room includes a simple table with two chairs and built-in shelving on the left wall. There are potted plants visible outside the window.
Interior view of a minimalist room featuring a wooden ceiling, a simple chair, and a red floor lamp.
Interior view of a room featuring exposed wooden beams on the ceiling, a large window with a view of a corrugated surface outside, a colorful patterned rug on the floor, a small upholstered stool, and a metal shelving unit with books.
Interior view of a space with green tiled walls and a ceiling light fixture.
Floor plan of a narrow house showing a sequence of connected spaces including a living area, kitchen, dining area, and outdoor patio.
Floor plan of a narrow house with a central staircase, bedroom, bathroom, and living area.
Floor plan of a narrow rectangular space with a living area, featuring a sofa, chair, and table, and a staircase.
Architectural elevation drawing of a narrow terraced house with a balcony and door.
Architectural elevation drawing of a narrow building facade with two upper windows and a ground floor entrance with a small seating area.
Architectural section drawing of a narrow house with multiple floors, featuring a central staircase and various rooms including a bedroom, living area, and kitchen. The drawing shows a small outdoor patio with seating.
Architectural section drawing of a narrow house with multiple floors, featuring a central staircase and various rooms.
Architectural floor plan of a narrow house with multiple levels and a central void.
Architectural section drawing of a narrow house with multiple levels, showing interior spaces such as a kitchen, living area, and bathroom.
A vertical architectural section drawing of a narrow, multi-story building showing three levels with furniture layouts.

Story

Transforming constraints into spatial opportunities In the dense urban fabric of Badalona, Casa Carme innovative spatial reconfiguration. Designed by Enric Rojo Arquitectura, this project redefines the typology of a narrow terraced house, measuring a mere three and a half meters in width. The intervention focuses on a central vertical void that serves as the heart of the home, facilitating circulation and drawing natural light deep into the structure. The vertical void is not merely a circulation core but acts as an interior cloister, crowned by a large skylight. This design choice ensures that every corner of the house is bathed in natural light, enhancing the sense of openness despite the narrow footprint. The exposed timber structure adds warmth and texture, offering a clear visual narrative of the construction method. Material choices were carefully curated to maintain a neutral aesthetic with a soft tactile quality, emphasizing natural solutions. This approach aligns with sustainable architectural practices. Casa Carme exemplifies how geometric constraints can be transformed into opportunities, creating a sequence of fluid, interconnected spaces that challenge the conventional limitations of narrow urban living.

## Design Highlights

Central vertical void functions as a light well and circulation core Exposed timber structure adds warmth and texture Large skylight introduces abundant natural light Natural material palette with soft tactile finishes Innovative spatial organization within a narrow footprint

## Key Facts

Feature Detail
Architect Enric Rojo Arquitectura
Location Badalona, Spain
Structural Engineering A.E. Càlculs Estructurals
Construction Muser Estudi
Photography Del Rio Bani

Technical Summary

Finishes

  • Wall Finish: Natural solutions with a neutral appearance and a soft tactile quality.

Materials

  • Wood — Exposed beams and structural elements.
  • Metal — Staircase railings and kitchen elements.
  • Glass — Windows and skylight.

Construction / Systems

  • Timber Structure: Exposed timber beams are used throughout the house, contributing to the aesthetic and structural design.

Products

  • Not specified

Palette / Lighting

  • Colors: Neutral, Light Wood, White
  • Lighting: Natural light from skylight and large windows.

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