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Contemporary Rebirth at Casa Barrié

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10/15/2025

Contemporary Rebirth at Casa Barrié

In the heart of the Ensanche district in A Coruña, where history rises from stone and modernity, Casa Barrié has once again proven its ability to reinvent itself without losing its essence. Within one of its spacious apartments, measuring 187 square meters, the teams at Desarrolla Obras y Servicios have just completed a renovation that has revitalized a property that now looks to the future without forgetting the weight of its legacy.

Talking about Casa Barrié is to speak of architecture with soul, of a building that breathes the pulse of a city and allows itself to be reinterpreted with the elegance that only classics possess.Conceived in 1926 by architects Antonio Tenreiro Rodríguez and Peregrín Estellés, following the initial designs of Leoncio Bescansa and Rafael González Villar, the Casa Barrié stands as a distinguished element of the urban heritage and is one of the most recognizable landmarks in A Coruña.Its imposing facade and its location on Marcial del Adalid, facing the harbor, have made it a symbol of the Ensanche, a listed building where the past converses with the contemporary.

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CASA BARRIÉ, A NEW LOOK TOWARDS THE FUTUREIn this context, the work carried out by our teams was not intended to alter its history, but to give it continuity: a respectful update that understands construction and architecture as a living organism, capable of adapting to the needs of the present.The project was based on a clear premise: to intervene from within, without modifying the envelope or the structural elements of the building.This is a comprehensive refurbishment project focused on reorganising the layout, optimising functionality and bringing greater light and coherence to the whole.The original home preserved a classic layout, with the kitchen and service area relegated to the back. The new proposal integrates the kitchen into the daytime living area, creating a large, continuous space alongside the living and dining rooms. A sliding glass screen allows the different uses to remain independent without sacrificing the sense of spaciousness or the entry of natural light.The intervention has been an exercise in subtlety rather than rupture, a goal in which the outstanding interior design work by Dopiaenne Studio has played a key role. The number of rooms is not increased, nor is the external configuration altered, but the spatial experience is redefined: unnecessary corridors are removed, new perspectives are opened up, and fluid circulation is encouraged.

THE AESTHETICS AND SERVICE OF A NEW ERAThe result is a home that is more open, brighter, and more in tune with contemporary lifestyles. Instead of adding square meters without purpose, the design focuses on efficiency, on an organization that visually expands the spaces and enhances thermal and acoustic comfort.This renovation in the Casa Barrié does not seek to impose a new language, but to establish a dialogue. The intervention respects the proportions and elegance of the original elements, integrating contemporary materials and solutions that reinforce the feeling of serenity and order.The resulting home offers a warm atmosphere, balanced between tradition and modernity, where every corner seems designed to be enjoyed calmly and filled with light. It is an example of how heritage architecture can evolve without giving up its identity.Ultimately, it is a project whose execution we have truly enjoyed, and we would like to thank the developers and interior designers for the trust they have placed in our work.Visit us at the construction company’s office in A Coruña.

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