SAGRADA FAMILIA PENTHOUSE
DESARROLLA COMPLETES THE RENOVATION OF A SPECTACULAR PENTHOUSE DUPLEX ON BARCELONA’S CALLE MALLORCA, WHOSE IMPRESSIVE TERRACE ENJOYS A PRIVILEGED VIEW OF GAUDÍ’S MASTERPIECE
It is, without any doubt, one of the masterpieces of world architecture. The pinnacle of the brilliant Antoni Gaudí. And that, despite the fact he did not live to see it completed before his death in 1926. Like the most legendary cathedrals, the construction of the Sagrada Familia has become a monumental challenge that has already spanned three centuries. And there it stands, still unfinished. Who cares? Waking up every morning and gazing at it must be an indescribable pleasure. A delight for the senses that the owners of the property that Desarrolla Obras y Servicios has just refurbished on Mallorca Street in Barcelona are already enjoying. A penthouse with views of the Sagrada Familia that is, in reality, much more than that.
Because the project designed by the architecture studio The Luxury of Living has restored all the splendor of a property with a long and vibrant history. Almost as much, in fact, as the Sagrada Familia.And indeed, the renovated residence by Desarrolla is the penthouse above the attic of a building constructed in 1940. A true piece of the history of Barcelona in one of the city’s most populous and iconic areas.Our teams have worked on a 340-square-meter property where the standout feature is the spectacular terraces, which together add up to almost 190 square meters. The central element of the renovation has been a new layout of the spaces that creates an open-concept design with a contemporary aesthetic.
SENSE OF SPACE AND LIGHT
The project makes the most of the home’s height to create a sense of spaciousness and natural light in every corner of the house. Desarrolla has also redesigned the large windows to flood this penthouse with light overlooking the Sagrada Familia.But the transformation of the spaces has been comprehensive. And not only because of the new layout, but also thanks to the commitment to designer interiors that have completely reimagined the home. Bedrooms with walk-in closets, kitchens and living rooms with a cutting-edge aesthetic, dream bathrooms…Choosing just one room in the house is an impossible task. And probably an unfair one. Because if the interior of the top-floor apartment is destined to capture the attention of any lover of architecture, the way the outdoor areas have been designed will be hard to match in a city like Barcelona, which has made avant-garde design and refined taste one of its hallmarks.The proposal that Desarrolla Obras y Servicios has brought to life is one more contribution to the city’s long-standing commitment to architecture. But perhaps a more special one. Different. After all, a penthouse with views of the Sagrada Familia is not something you come across every day, is it?
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