NEVER TOO SMALL: Architect’s 19th Century Apartment Restoration, Barcelona

NEVER TOO SMALL: Architect’s 19th Century Apartment Restoration, Barcelona - 60sqm/645sqft

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9 ай бұрын

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Drawn to the features of late 19th-century Barcelona modernist architecture in the apartment, architect and owner Carlota Siverio preserved elements such as the door, tiles and windows whilst adding modern touches that complement the overall design. By removing the coverings of the living room walls and stripping the ceiling, Siverio revealed exposed brickwork walls and a gorgeous structural vault ceiling, reminiscent of the period. A variety of colourful mosaic tiles were either restored or authentically re-created when too damaged. White melamine floor-to-ceiling storage cabinets concealing functional elements run throughout the apartment and seamlessly blend into the wall, allowing the heritage elements to be focal points. At the end of the apartment, the sunroom features era-appropriate terracotta 'rasilla' tiles and reconstructed windows that now open fully providing an outdoor extension of the living space.
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Ep 144
Project Name: Borrell
Architect: carlotasive...
Produced by New Mac Video Agency
Creator: Colin Chee
Director: Nam Tran
Cinematographer: Andrew Davies
Producer: Lindsay Barnard
Editor: Sebastian TIbbs
Music: North Sea by Beneath the Mountain & Draw Close by We Dream of Eden from Artlist.io

Пікірлер: 663

@ldw2739 9 ай бұрын

It is not small but man, I don’t care. I am delighted that you showed this one. It is absolutely stunning. One of the best apartments I have ever seen. So functional. So cosy. So many beautifully restored elements. Bravo!

@juliakwiatkowski647 9 ай бұрын

Under 700ft isn’t big, either. Though I guess it depends on how many people live there. It really is lovely how they did it.

@IsabellaCoelho 9 ай бұрын

It’s small. Looks bigger bc of length and air circulation. The bedroom for example, it’s just a regular couple bed and wardrobe, and that’s it.

@ldw2739 9 ай бұрын

I guess it depends. 60m2, a bedroom with a dressing, a separate office and a second living space…. Definitely not small in big city’s I am used to 😀

@maxducoudray 9 ай бұрын

Yeah, I’d still call this small. I’ve been a realtor for 25 years and I’ve sold perhaps one property with less space.

@richheruk 9 ай бұрын

Average UK home is something like 80m² and less for new build homes so this is a pretty spacious one bed apartment to me!

@ichabodnoodle9595 9 ай бұрын

Really like this one. Layout makes sense. Lots of light, lots of air. Turning the kitchen into a sun room was a stroke of genius.

@teddysdadcory 9 ай бұрын

I’ve seen videos of $150,000,000 apartments, and this apartment has more beauty and craftsmanship than all those mega-luxury homes put together. I wish I could visit Barcelona just to experience the way you managed to sculpt the light into a beautiful masterpiece.

@fermoreira_ 5 ай бұрын

I love when people respect the history of the buildings, this is my favourite apartment sooooo far!! I'm in love

@hyleslie 9 ай бұрын

Please, may we see more examples of compact living in climates with long winters, and clients who have winter gear: big parkas, skis, boots, snowshoes, bicycles with studded tires, etc. Winter creates challenges for compact space design because the gear is so bulky. And places that have winter and also summer require extra clothing and storage space for the off-season. I'd like to see those kind of design challenges. Places like Australia or Spain, that have consistent climates, are easy to design for. Places like Canada or Iceland or Finland, are more challenging. Can we see more from there?

@patricedecourcy4505 6 ай бұрын

From time to time I watch videos showing very expensive apartments in NY worth 50 million dollars. 95 percent of them look terrible. Yet this one is so pretty. Wow.

@Lagaloggie 9 ай бұрын

the sun room (or shall I call it sala del sol) is a stroke of pure genius. overall, the feeling is light and airy, uncluttered and simple, the flow seamless. Great design is at times, unpretentious and clean and simple

@Xiroi87 2 ай бұрын

You can call it sala del sol, but no one will understand what you're talking about. We use the word solarium, but it's not quite the same as what this room is.

@denissegrimursa2861 Ай бұрын

We may call it galería

@Xiroi87 15 күн бұрын

@@denissegrimursa2861 yes, that is a galería, yet not the same concept as a sun room.

@sumar207 6 ай бұрын

This apartment is a masterpiece! THAT FRONT DOOR and its hardware!

@earthshipvoice 9 ай бұрын

congratulations on the completion of this beautiful home. your home is a testament to a shared love for history, architecture, and the beauty of the past and present coming together. your sunroom is easily one of my favorite spaces i've ever seen in this series.

@liszaf3976 9 ай бұрын

Agreed! Love the floor tiles, especially, in Greece these are becoming more and more rare as people cover them up, which is so sad!

@gus473 9 ай бұрын

All that, and it's in Barcelona! 🤩

@TheFlush1980 9 ай бұрын

Carlota and her wife really created a mini heaven over there, what an incredibly lovely apartment! I love the contrast between old and new. The amount of eyecatchers is just right, creating a really tranquil environment.

@kristinaginorio1344 12 күн бұрын

Those balconies really make the space special and liveable.

@martatoribio5350 9 ай бұрын

this is one of my favourites ever. they've been so careful to preserve the essence while modernising almost everything. the light is stunning and the design makes very good use of that. i would love to see a making-of of this channel

@phunk8607 9 ай бұрын

the exposed ceiling, the kitchen stone, the flooring... love this..

@alinakowalski2535 3 ай бұрын

It's a hard work to restore old windows and doors! It looks amazing

@valerieann2751 9 ай бұрын

This has to be one of the most beautiful spaces I have ever seen. Absolutely stunning. And I really love all the built in storage that seems to disappear in the spaces. Let’s the historic features shine

@bonnbybike Ай бұрын

Love those little details, like the hole for the cats in the closet

@amritad4562 9 ай бұрын

Such a beautiful home.

@Thatsinteresting363 Ай бұрын

So many homes need to be filled up with different items to be breathtaking. This apartment needs nothing because it’s breathtaking as is. Wow❤

@fieldmouse345 9 ай бұрын

Such a stunning restoration and renewal... but I was devastated not to meet the cat (lol), who I am sure adores lounging in the sun room.

@rauhzaertlich 9 ай бұрын

Such a good work! At first I noticed the lack of wall decoration but then I really enjoyed how the "empty" walls helped to highlight the stunning floor tiles!

@orla99913 9 ай бұрын

What a beautiful apartment, and I LOVE how they kept the unfinished wall and ceiling structure, and how they organised everything. Wonderful.

@sianthesheep 9 ай бұрын

A lovely combination of old and modern, with clever unobtrusive storage.

@lavinia8097 9 ай бұрын

This apartment has so much personality. It also looks much bigger than 60sq m and it screams Barcelona🥳👌🏻

@BrennoFabyanno 6 ай бұрын

one of my favorites so far

@_Simnesia_ 9 ай бұрын

The whole apartment is such a serene space. The floor tiles, both original and new, are gorgeous. The preservation of the original ceiling and front door is so well done. All are beautiful features. I especially love the sun room. May your home always be a place of joy and sanctuary for you both.

@chimdi 7 ай бұрын

The vibes of that sunroom are everything 😍And loved the honoring of the original construction! So beautiful and unique.

@GregoryValente 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful! And thanks for showing more diversity here ❤🏳️‍🌈

@tkcldk 9 ай бұрын

i love the sun room! the natural light into the apartment is gorgeous

@nicolacubeddu6897 9 ай бұрын

Finally a cozy , warm, functional and modern but not minimalistic house.

@Rubiecat 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful place ! The treatment of the flooring is very inspiring, the tiles of the study area are especially gorgeous I'm definitely keeping that design in mind for my future place. I also like the little touch of having the lights visually connected between the bedroom and living room. My one criticism : she says she has a cat but we didn't get to see it in the video... I wanna see the cat !!!

@josefonseca4155 6 ай бұрын

I was informed that the cat declined from being seen.

@tomstopper5281 3 ай бұрын

The sun room is a key feature of this project. Great work, great details, perfect home.

@beaudene2021 9 ай бұрын

Well done, Carlota. You've created a beautiful and inviting home. 🧡

@philiq18 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful home. It's well-designed, rustic, modern, elegant... what a gem. The restoration and preservation efforts were not lost on me. Customization is definitely the way to go.

@zielonakota 9 ай бұрын

A beautiful apartment, and the restored entrance door, floors and ceilings are its real highlight!

@jennieanderson5291 9 ай бұрын

The CEILING. My soul, it's glorious. I love the restored floors, I love the original wall that now displays artwork. You see so many bland apartments where everything is white, and this color palette is so refreshing and inviting. This home was a pleasure to view, and my favorite I've seen in the past year on this channel.

@user-gp8dc7vz8d 9 ай бұрын

I had the pleasure of visiting the apartment and it looks even better in real life! The materials are incredibly beautiful and the light is stunning. A lot of clever decisions made this small apartment look bigger and more appealing. ❤

@Sunshine-zm1fx 9 ай бұрын

I moved to Barcelona in January and I absolutely love this apartment. There are tiles everywhere in Spain. They're so beautiful.

@violetgilkes3625 3 ай бұрын

Favorite room is living room. Really nice tiles in all rooms❤

@konstantinasnavardauskas4495 5 ай бұрын

What a beautiful apartment! One of the best I've seen.

@filenotfound6203 9 ай бұрын

This is a beautiful space, and I love how it's just flooded with sunlight. The owners did a magnificent job restoring and preserving elements of the apartment, and the finished product is so serene-- a real personal sanctuary. Stunning.

@gracefulkimberella 9 ай бұрын

I love all the changes they did! I love all the features they restored! The sun room and study look amazing! I'm in love!!

@kimberleyrigg7503 9 ай бұрын

Beautifully done. Great balance of creating a home that respects and showcase the building character.

@mythra7174 4 ай бұрын

So cute. Great floors and I absolutely love that sunroom.

@italianbites256 3 ай бұрын

By far, the best thing I’ve seen in the last days. So beautiful, so inspiring, so full of great ideas… The kind of project I love and the kind of home I’d live in. Really special, congratulations!

@lauragrivainisthorne8242 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous. Love the historical elements, particularly the tile. And the balconies, giving access to the outside as well. Plus all the storage!!! So peaceful and pleasant in every way.

@sunflowers_n_coffee 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful design

@HelloWorld-dl4oy 5 ай бұрын

Couldn't take off my eyes of this one. Well done!

@vincentgrondin7586 3 ай бұрын

A old flat that looks fresh and modern a delight!

@lflores956 6 ай бұрын

I think this is the most beautiful apartment reviewed by this channel.

@lucilletorres5989 2 ай бұрын

I ❤ the attention to every detail Beautifully executed!

@ritalino7323 9 ай бұрын

Love the ceiling! So much character was added to the living room. And the sun room, just perfect

@gilenasimons7081 9 ай бұрын

I love it! My baby was born in 1896 lol. I always respect and admire architects who respect and admire older world charm. Well done. 🇬🇧

@valentinacardenas404 7 ай бұрын

A clever transformation of the kitchen into a sun room, which is a stroke of GENIUS!! 🙌🏻

@shadowboxer93 3 ай бұрын

Oh wow, these floors and ceiling…! ❤

@zorioneetxegarai5888 4 ай бұрын

Me encanta vuestro hogar. La altura de su techo, su forma, el ladrillo, esos suelos!!!La luz que entra de sus balcones y el mirador abierto. Habéis hecho un trabajo fantástico, respetando la elementos de su pasado y adaptándolos al hoy. Buen trabajo!!

@bluehope42 9 ай бұрын

One of the most unique entries.

@Nath_CM 4 ай бұрын

Very nice, gives me this antique vibe but at the same time is very clean

@kaizen_5091 6 ай бұрын

Stunning space and good design has made a small footprint seem spacious.

@tomasaranda80 7 ай бұрын

Renovations that include ancient architectural elements from previous centuries are incredible, since they have to work very meticulously, in the end all this effort is worth it, since the results of these renovations are incredible.

@keithronson2624 9 ай бұрын

Superb! Blending old and new in a brilliant way. A proper home! Excellent use of materials and space. A real gen. And 60 sq metres. Again excellent design and attention to detail proves what can be achieved. Thank you for sharing.

@alexandracurtu1012 5 ай бұрын

I've been watching these videos since this channel started and this is hands down my favorite apartment i've ever seen. The beauty and life of this apartment makes me emotional

@Ores77 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful!! So well thought out and just perfect! Great taste!!

@Eyeris625 4 ай бұрын

I simply love this apartment.

@bencaton1514 6 ай бұрын

My favourite of all the places I've seen in these videos, by a long way!

@pm7823 4 ай бұрын

This is so special. Just gorgeous

@amalinaosman6647 6 ай бұрын

In love with the sun room. It looks so cosy and cohesive with the whole apartment

@nell_gr 4 ай бұрын

Very good combination of old and new, congratulations!

@Wearealltogether1428 6 ай бұрын

The floor tiles are to die for. ❤

@ras2930 9 ай бұрын

The tiles are beautiful!

@maddiek1980 6 ай бұрын

I’m so happy they went with tiles to replace the damaged floor. They’re gorgeous and celebrate traditional Spanish tiles in an updated way.

@simply.k3573 3 ай бұрын

Love the uncovered ceiling and wall....gives a wabi-sabi look and feel.

@olakorn1047 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful flat, I love those tiles on the floor

@Aquachick65 9 ай бұрын

One of the best projects here ❤ Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺

@ayiswift 6 ай бұрын

This is one of my fav homes so far. It’s not loud but has a very distinct character 🫰🏼

@jeretso 8 ай бұрын

The original wall and floors are priceless. Wonderful bright Apartment with gorgeous windows.

@Gruesome420 2 ай бұрын

Incredible. LOVE the details. What inspires me is knowing this space is smaller than my 1 bedroom apartment, so I KNOW my home has potential to be great. However, unfortunately I can't renovate at all, I can still do what I can! Sometimes I feel stuck where I'm at and worry I may never move somewhere bigger, but these videos make me hopeful that I don't need to in order to live the life I want.

@user-lr5ys8rc9d 9 ай бұрын

Easily one of my favorite apartments in the series! Unique, with so much personality and a gorgeous mixture of simplistic lines against historical features. It is truly, truly special.

@juliemillar4394 9 ай бұрын

Perfect, it appears to fit the occupants well, and I could imagine living there myself

@danimaquestiau5834 9 ай бұрын

This might just have to be my favourite! I wouldn’t change anything, just gorgeous ❤

@edwinacrawford648 6 ай бұрын

What a beautiful and functional space. I’m in love with those handmade floor tiles in the study 😻

@TheHiawatha 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful, sleek, has everything yet feels very spacious.

@waverider 6 ай бұрын

It’s beautiful and functional. You won’t feel afraid to live in it like a real home not a showroom

@timepi437 9 ай бұрын

Original door from 150 yrs ago! 😮The ceiling is awe inspiring. Beautiful transformation of dark room to study. Lovely respect to original craftspeople.

@lilylily143 2 ай бұрын

the design, the walls the ceiling spectacular!!

@cindyspear86 9 ай бұрын

The restoration of the ceiling was such a great choice! What character!

@anguyen2808 7 ай бұрын

Beautifully done As the saying goes “Less is more”

@I_am_Lauren 9 ай бұрын

The floors are stunning and that sun room is TO-DIE for! What a unique layout!

@katibarrett8779 Ай бұрын

This is such a stunning space.

@thekarlicollective 9 ай бұрын

This is personally one of my favorites in a long time WOW. So much character and uniqueness plus functionality… and daaaang all those windows and balconies 👏👏

@gilenasimons7081 9 ай бұрын

That ceiling is spectacular. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🇬🇧

@TheLsd76 9 ай бұрын

I'm in love with this space! Gorgeous. The colors, the light, the tiles, the old entrance door, everything works perfect. It shows it was done with heart.